Repowering a 21,

[elpez]

Looking to repower my 1998 21 cc, specs call for a 200-225, but will a 250 merc efi work?, it is 50#'s over the 200 weight so that is not such a big deal? has all the merc gauges, controls tank etc so I will not have to re-rig any ideas??

[ScottM]

Sounds like it will work okay, but SC rates your boat for a max 225hp, so you may run into an insurance issue if there's ever an accident.

[Ryan]

Id love that boat with a 225 0r 250 Etec.

[Fr. Frank]

If you go new, you will still have to re-rig. All new V6 Mercs and the Verado's now use the digital SmartCraft control system. The older cables and wires don't work. [img]/images/graemlins/mad.gif[/img]

[elpez]

Yes I've found that out, looking for a 2002-2004 motor preferably a 225 but will consider a 250, will be a merc to save on the rigging.

[elpez]

After this weekend, I am considering a 225 suzuki or a 225 Yamaha 4 stroke costs are about the same but the Suzuki does have the 6 yr warrantee, any one out there have either one of these?

[Ryan]

I dont have first hand expirience on either motors but ive heard good things about both. If you go suzuki make sure there is a good dealer nearby as their dealer network is not as large as yammy or merc. Also i have heard that while the 225 yammy is a great motor it doesnt put out 225 its more like 215

[Abe's Rocket]

I just read something at edsmarinesuperstore.com that yammi is including an extended warranty with all new motors...might be worth checking out.