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05-31-2005, 10:26 AM
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Too Much?
Out of pitty, more then anything. I've been offered a free 225 Johnson for my 20cc. has anyone seen this set up? i am i asking for trouble with this much hp on the boat? I know that insurance is out of the question.
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05-31-2005, 01:31 PM
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Re: Too Much?
I've seen 225's on 18 SeaCrafts. Even though you have 225hp you don't always need to use ALL ofit. I imagine you will be able to swing a big prop and barely stress the motor. As long as the transom can take it, go for it!
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05-31-2005, 04:25 PM
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Re: Too Much?
You could paint over the 225 and make it a say 175. Would that WORK???
Fellow-Ship [img]/images/graemlins/smirk.gif[/img]
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05-31-2005, 07:38 PM
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Re: Too Much?
Abe, Make sure your transom is in excellant shape and have hydraulic steering. Other than that "hang on"!! The motor will fill in the back of the boat.. [img]/images/graemlins/grin.gif[/img]
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#5
06-02-2005, 06:24 PM
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Re: Too Much?
I have also seen 200 hp on 18's so 225 on a 20 seems ok to me. I would do it! If you have a single cable steering, go to dual or hydraulic like Bobber advised. Sure can't beat the price. Butch
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1985 seacraft SF18 with 97 merc 150 EFI 1988 shadow bass with 200 Johnson GT 74 searay 240V with modified 351 Ford/Mercruiser. One is not enough!
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06-09-2005, 03:47 PM
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Re: Too Much?
I knew a girl in Palm Beach who had a 225 Merc on a 20 SF. She was a bit of a speed freak, though. With nose cone, OTH chopper, low water pickup, and jack plate, she could run low 60's. And usually did. As I recall, she blew three powerheads in 2 years. (She like running WOT in 1-3 seas.) When the warranty was out, she bought a new engine.
Don't do that.
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Common Sense is learning from your mistakes. Wisdom is learning from the other guy's mistakes. Fr. Frank says: Jesus liked fishing, too. He even walked on water to get to the boat! Currently without a SeaCraft  (2) Pompano 12' fishing kayaks '73 Cobia 18' prototype "Casting Skiff", 70hp Mercury
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#7
06-10-2005, 02:54 PM
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Re: Too Much?
AR I HAVE HAD THAT SET UP FOR QUITE SOME TIME NOW (225 JOHNSON LWP ON A 20'CC. I WOULD'NT CHANGE IT FOR ANYTHING.I DO BELIEVE YOU MUST POSSES SEVERAL THINGS THOUGH TWO OF THEM BEING,
1) A SOLID TRANSOM 2) BE LEVEL HEADED (THAT MUCH POWER ON THAT SIZE OF A BOAT CAN GET YOU IN TROUBLE REALLY QUICK IF YOU AREN'T CAREFUL) WHEN I BRING DOWN THE HAMMER SHE HARDLY TOUCHES THE WATER, BUT THE EXTRA POWER IS HARDLY USED. I LIKE TO HAVE IT SO THAT WHEN I AM CHASING DOLPHIN IN THE SUMMER AND THE STORMS START SHOWING UP I CAN OUTRUN THEM [img]/images/graemlins/grin.gif[/img] EITHER WAY GOOD LUCK ON WHATEVER YOU DECIDE. [img]/images/graemlins/wink.gif[/img]
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06-28-2005, 05:27 PM
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Re: Too Much?
Picking the motor up Friday and hope to be on the water this weekend...I will post numbers if i don't die.. [img]/images/graemlins/cool.gif[/img]
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1986 Seacraft 23CC etec 250 Portland, Maine
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