23 225 Verado

[joshmon71]

re-read and not sure what OP means about weight distribution is different?

verados are heavier than a 2s, with a supercharger though they have a linear torque delivery. and the HP is as rated, even over rated HP if want to spend money on premium (i dont). nice thing about superchargers is the torque curve and the fact the block and injection is the same across the models i mentioned. just an ECU difference. downside yeah its heavier. and dont overfill the oil, thats bad mojo on a supercharged engine, and one has to fill, tilt to let oil settle,check, fill. follow that manual. note the power steering pump and reservoir is under my console with the verado that helps weight.

if i was not chipping a verado, 225 is a little light. 250 was fine for me. 275 was great. meaning time to plane, cruise speed, WOT running at least 6000RPM, with a 17P 4 blade. when i run for fishing bass or tuna am pretty loaded, 130 gallon tank about 120-125 it holds in reality. 35 gallon livewell. i have an Armstrong full bracket, rather have a hermco but came with the Arm. i

anyway, i like a 250+ 4s and a 225 2s is lighter...but thats my opinion. boat is usually loaded heavy. i have tabs, a must imo for a bracket.

cant go wrong with any modern 4S frankly pick your brand Suzuki, Honda, Merc, Yamaha; more about whom your mechanic is. i try and avoid the dealer, but modern engines need to be hooked up to the computer once in a while. every once in a while any engine manufacturer releases a lemon model. there is a pile of Yamaha 350's at the local dealer under warranty getting full rebuilds, excessive vibration, and its systemic. saw that last fall and my mouth was on the floor. stay away.

the early vrods had mainly rigging issues-they like big strong batteries and fat cables. I will say around here getting Suzuki parts seems harder. no clue on Honda parts but a fellow seacraft'er here local to me has one and loves it. looks alien. if i was buying used i would pay to have it looked at by a certified tech, run the serial number. early verados had a weaker LU, so you want the beefier LU. go check out veradoclub.com as well....