250 HPDI or 300 HPDI

[zup]

I have always tried to get as close to the max HP as I could when powering a boat. My senable side says the 250 is fine, but that little voice keeps going get the 300 it is only $1500 more.

[ScottM]

Zup,
If you're repowering now, go with the 250. The 300 doesn't have much, if any, of a track record right now so the bugs haven't been worked out yet. Plus that 20% fuel difference, definitely the 250.

Take the $1,500 and money saved on fuel and put it towards some new toys.

[ November 26, 2003, 02:28 PM: Message edited by: Scott ScottM ]

[bjfg144]

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[zup]

I am in the process of repowering a late 90's 23' center console. I am torn between the 250 HPDI and the 300 HPDI. The price difference is minimal and the 300 uses aprox. 20% more fuel than the 250. Anyone have any performance numbers for a similar setup. Also I have heard rumors that the 300 HPDI is not actually 300hp but more like 280, has anyone heard the same thing.

Thanks for your help.

[Mark]

well, let's see.....I think you may have answered your own question: 20% more fuel and 30 additional horsepower? sounds like an easy decision to me but I'm not the one needing an engine.

Is the 250 simply not fast enough?? [img]images/icons/confused.gif[/img]

[Hooper]

Just my two cents on the 225 two stroke from Suzuki...

I know someone who has that engine on a 23 SC and it is a friggin' pig on fuel! I cannot remember exactly what he used in a day of striper fishing, but it made me sit up and take notice. Something like, 40 gallons burned when most of the day they spent drifing eels...! Yikes! Stay AWAY!

On the other hand, once again, I am very happy with the Evinrude 225 I bought new last year.

-Hooper

[SEAFARI]

I have a 225 Suzy on my 23 Seacraft and I am
very happy with the performance. I get at
cruise 31 mph and burn 10 Gal per hr. It
uses much less oil and gas then my older
225 and newer 250 EFI Yamaha. Fuel Consumption
has alot to do with how the boat is proped. It
also idols much better than the O66 engines.

Saw these today on Bargian Trader for less.

http://www.bargaintraderonline.com/a....html?60634934

[Capt Chuck]

Hey ZUP

I agree with Scott and Mark. Regardless of what manufactuer you choose, go with the 250 hp. I've had the 200hp & 225hp motors on my 23' over the years. The added torque and top end makes a difference. With the 17 S/S Viper prop I turn (5600 rpm WOT 48 mph).

[ November 29, 2003, 02:34 PM: Message edited by: capt chuck steele ]

[zup]

Thanks for all the advice. I am going to go with the 250 Yamaha HPDI. My decision was made easy when the price of the 250 went down and the 300 went up. I going to take the extra money an have an enclosure put on since it is getting cold here. Also, starting December 1 the motors come with a three year extended warranty for a total of 5 worry free years.

Thanks
Mike

[Ed]

I also have a Suzuki 225 EFI (1998 model) on my 23 Mako and I have no complaints. I run 43mph at WOT (5200rpm) and don't really notice that I burn excess fuel or oil. The engine has about 480hours on it and has had minimal service problems.