How's a late 70's 23' Septre run with 225 opti ?

bgreene · #1 06-28-2012, 07:27 AM

Newer opti 225 .......... enough motor for older 23' Sceptre ?

Performance at cruise and WOT.

Thanks

RidgeRunner · #2 06-28-2012, 08:20 AM

http://www.classicseacraft.com/commu...ad.php?t=24143

Looks like 38 ish for WOT. I bet the cruise numbers aren't bad either.
What are you up to? Prolly the same as me, dreaming of a 23.

Bigshrimpin · #3 06-28-2012, 09:17 AM

Depends on the load, but you'll be in low 40's for top end and be able to cruise 27 - 30mph.

oz775 · #4 07-04-2012, 09:00 AM

I have a 225 Opti on 1974 Sceptre and it runs 42 mph wide open and burns 10 gal an hr at 4000 RPM. Perfect engine for this boat in my opinion

bgreene · #5 07-05-2012, 08:45 PM

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Originally Posted by oz775

I have a 225 Opti on 1974 Sceptre and it runs 42 mph wide open and burns 10 gal an hr at 4000 RPM. Perfect engine for this boat in my opinion

What year opti are you running ? I've read the Opti delivers the best fuel economy and overall performance of all the 2 strokes - 200 hp class, which likely includes the 225's too.
A little louder than the others, but otherwise tops in class vs etec, yami hpdi etc.....