225 HP Evinrude on 18 CC - Page 2

76Red18 · #1 03-26-2008, 07:15 PM

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SUICIDE !!

See ya, Ken

Didn't I see a post that said SeaCrafts were designed to be ran fast and hard?

Whats a 2.5 rated at? 265 or so?

NoBones · #2 03-27-2008, 11:55 AM

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SUICIDE !!

See ya, Ken

Didn't I see a post that said SeaCrafts were designed to be ran fast and hard?

Whats a 2.5 rated at? 265 or so?

To be run fast and hard, YES!! To be run stupid, NO !!
The boat can handle it, most operators can't...
IMO, Ken

76Red18 · #3 03-26-2008, 07:18 PM

Heck give a shot, you can always take it off.

Bigshrimpin · #4 03-30-2008, 01:53 AM

That 225 is a BIG motor with a LOT more potential than the 225 sticker. I have a 1995 200 sitting in the garage and it's HUGE compared to the Mercury 2.5L that's right next to it . . . 2.4L Merc is even smaller. The 225 Evinrude is about the same physical size as a 250 Yamaha.

If I were you I'd lean toward a 2.4L or 2.5L merc v6 . . . I think it's a better combo for the 18.

ocuyler · #5 03-30-2008, 03:37 AM

My insurance agent, a fellow boater would ask me what the motor was and the maximum rating and "just say no". Insurance would not pay you or defend a liability issue if you exceed the max rating. I'm no lawyer, by I can assure you you'll be spending time in court if someone or something gets hurt.

waltert · #6 03-30-2008, 08:32 AM

Hi ALL,
225 is a BIG engine,, I have a line on a 99 Ocean Pro 150, probable a better choice, I will probable go that route,
Walter T

76Red18 · #7 03-30-2008, 10:39 AM

I don't know which 150 your looking at but if it's the 60 degree carbed model you'll be happy with everything but its gas guzzeling trait. There's a big weight difference between the 60 and 90 degree design.

gofastsandman · #8 03-30-2008, 12:26 PM

I have a `96 150 OP on my 20 and its a good balance at 365 #s. The 60 deg is supposed to have much better harmonics, but it does love the parish wine. George forgot to put back my thermostats last year on the 100 hr service. It pissed the same as when I bought it so I guess they were out for a while...... Wouldn`t that keep it in fast start mode, which would explain why it idled poorly? What`s the potential damage. Gotta feeling I`m not gonna like the answers.
Thx Gfs

asdfhood · #9 03-30-2008, 07:03 PM

I don't know what the guys here think and I didn't consider it when I re-powered my 18 (Danny Wood's 18) but hou about a 140 hp omc motor. I just saw one on Charlestonfishing. I dnd not know this option was available.

76Red18 · #10 03-30-2008, 10:33 AM

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That 225 is a BIG motor with a LOT more potential than the 225 sticker. I have a 1995 200 sitting in the garage and it's HUGE compared to the Mercury 2.5L that's right next to it . . . 2.4L Merc is even smaller. The 225 Evinrude is about the same physical size as a 250 Yamaha.

If I were you I'd lean toward a 2.4L or 2.5L merc v6 . . . I think it's a better combo for the 18.

Cool project. You don't see many OMC buildups. Wonder what I could get out of my 150? As light as it is, there might not be to much room for machine work. I have heard that those Boysen dual stage reeds boost bottom end and fuel economy. They worked well on a Suzuki quadracer I had.