Re: REPOWER-I/O OR O/B
HI there Rich!
I have a 23' with twin 115 Johnson Ocean runners (1998). The boat previously had a 225 Johnson. I cannot even begin to tell you how much of a differnece it is with the twins. The cruising speed went up from 24 knots at 4500 RPM's to 30 knots at 4200 RPM's. It no longer "slugs" up and over waves or bogs down trying to climb... it powers right over effortlessly. When you hit the throttles... it jumps out of the water. They just feel like they aren't even working hard.. like they are jogging along back there. The top speed has cranked up to over 40. The best part is the 115 Johnson Ocean Runners are only about 100 pounds more than a single 225. At cruise, she burns about 12-14 GPH which is very reasonable. I really can't see where V6's would be any added benefit exept for those seeking light speed. -Jim
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