The fastest, fuel efficient cruise will come from a power option with enough grunt to get it there without breaking the 4200-4400 rpm range (4 stroke). These are not light hulls and there will be a price to pay in performance if less than adequate displacement and hp is installed. There are lots of options that push it “fine” but considering the options on V6 power from 225 -300 hp the money gap between them is not so substantial to keep from going with at least 250. Tohatsu and Suzuki would be the most cost effective options by far among manufacturers unless 250 Optis’ are available in two strokes. G2s are an option but are not competitive price wise in the Florida market against the first mentioned and there is no telling when Yamaha will have V6 motors in stock with manufacturers waiting in line with motorless hulls.
In my opinion, a pair off 300 Zukes is a no brainer. Max displacement, max hp for the least money. It wouldn’t surprise me at all to see a 28 knot cruise @ 2 nautical with that combo.
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