"Dream" Power for a 23?

ScottM · #1 12-04-2002, 07:33 PM

I'm leaning towards the new Yamaha 250 HPDI for a repower when the day comes. The reports I've read on this engine sound real convincing. Only time will tell though since it is a brand new engine block and not based on the other 2-stroke V-6's they have.

ocuyler · #2 12-04-2002, 11:20 PM

Personally? Yamaha 225 4 stroke. Kicker? Probably Yamaha 9.9 4 stroke. Why? Value, dependability, servicability, resale, controls and finally, OEM guages/fuel management.

Scott · #3 12-05-2002, 12:36 AM

Long way to go before this happens.....BUT ........

Either the Yamaha 250 HPDI or a pair of Suzuki Four Strokes on the Potter bracket has me in a "trance" at the moment. Was recently on a dive boat with a pair of 140's ..... WOW !!!!

Miles Offshore · #4 12-05-2002, 12:42 PM

I am also with Pipe dream, inboard Yanmar. I havent ever worked on a diesal but I am certain I could. I can work on my gas 350 everything just about and that is why I like inboard power. If it dies I can replace and have a brand new gas powerplant for 3k. I carry spare fuel pump, electronic ignition circuit board, and plenty of hose clamps and duct tape,lol. It has gotten me in from offshore before . craig- to much info

Briguy · #5 12-05-2002, 02:32 PM

My answer, a 260hp Yanmar inline 6. Before I bought my twin 115 suzi's, I got estimates and performance #'s for a 260(then called a 250) Yanmar. To fill the transom and mount the engine with a jackshaft to a bravo 1 the cost was estimated in the $26,000 range. Top spead was est at 46-47 mph, 4.0mpg at low cruise of 23kts or 6.6 gph and about 30kts cruise at 9 gph for 3.8mpg. We were going to build a custom helm seat that would house the motor and still leave the center console free and the stern open. I chose the Suzuki's because the cost was 14.5 for the pair installed. I get about 2.8mpg at 27kts and 4200 rpm's. Perhaps when I get this bracket project over I will pick up a little speed and/or mpg. If I had to do it over again, I would do it the same.

Briguy · #6 12-05-2002, 02:36 PM

As far as cost is concerned, Billybob, two Suzuki 115/140's will run you about 16k installed. A new 250hp Yamaha or Rude or a Honda 225 or Yamaha 225 will cost the same installed. Go for two fours! [img]images/icons/grin.gif[/img] [img]images/icons/grin.gif[/img]

Trayder · #7 12-05-2002, 10:15 PM

Twin suzi 140's for now counter rotating.