225 on a 20 master angler

[jabyrnes1285]

hey guys im new and just wondering if a 225 optimax 2007 on my 85 seacraft master angler with closed transam and bracket is going to be over kill. just had my 150 blackmax removed. repowered because got a awesome deal. boat will be ready for water test tomorrow.

[jabyrnes1285]

also installed a mercury vessel view to moniter systems and fuel

[cbboatworks]

Originally Posted by jabyrnes1285

also installed a mercury vessel view to moniter systems and fuel

post some pictures of it in the water tomorrow, Thanks

[Bigshrimpin]

Can't wait to hear your report! I think you will find that the extra weight and power is a little too much, but I guarantee you'll be collecting bugs . . . smiling from ear to ear at WOT

[jabyrnes1285]

I'm hope the doesn't sit to low I stood back there with old engine and seemed OK but we will see I'll post pics tomorrow

[Bushwacker]

The Black Max is a great motor for the 20 from a power/weight standpoint. Have you checked out Luisp305's threads like this one? http://www.classicseacraft.com/commu...ad.php?t=24110 Your 225 might not be quite as heavy as that 250 Yami but you could be in a similar situation. Should be a fun ride in flat water, but if you get into a short steep chop, you might wish you had less weight on the stern!

[jabyrnes1285]

i did read lupis and i was worried before i bought it about the weight. i stood on the bracket with my blackmax and im 230 lbs it did go down but not as bad as i thought it would. the opti is 100 lbs heavier than my blackmax. but i will be taking it out at about 130 to see how it runs on the boat i know im going to have to reprop it also. anyways if it is too much im sure i can trade or sell for something smaller. i got this motor 2007 225 opti for 4k installed.

[luisp305]

Hey buddy. I had that 250 Yamaha on mine and it was terrible! The boat was sitting too low in the water, motor weighed around 500 pounds. I installed a 130 Etec which weighs 390 and it makes all the difference in the world. That 100 extra pounds that the new motor weighs might be the difference in making that boat sit in the water because 100 pounds less on my boat took it right out the water. With that heavy motor in rough seas it will be pretty dangerous especially with a following sea. Also, I checked the weight of every outboard out there and noticed that Mercury are actually the heaviest. I tell you this from personal experience because I was going really fast but now this boat rides beautiful.

[McGillicuddy]

Definitely a good deal on the Opti. I'd sell it at a profit and find a lighter rig, or find a 23 to put it on. But hey, if not, then "open up the throttle, an let her eat!" It will sit funny. It will be fast. It will require moving everything but the driver forward to get her balanced right. It will be fast. It will sit funny, and you'll want to get the biggest baddest stern-lifting 19p prop, and trim-tabs (assuming you don't already have them). Don't forget to get some viddy of you doing X-Games tricks on some summer swells. Thrill seeker, baby! Enjoy! And wear a life preserver. Im guessing you'll hit close 57 mph if you can keep the pointy end down some and the motor is mounted high enough.

Thrill seeker

[wattaway2]

I had a 225 on my old 20 sf with out the t-top I had 65 mph ging across the gulf side of Tavenerr on the gps---HOLD ON!!!!!