Hey all I mlooking into buying a 208 non Hardtop, And I curios is 150 big enough for it? I see some with 150s to 225 .I had other boats and Found out the hard way not to go underpowered. Any suggestions ? I was thinking nothing less than 200. thanks from the North Coast of Amereica (The Great Lakes).
150 hp for 208Adventurer
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I had other boats and Found out the hard way not to go underpowered.
Haven't been on one with a 200, but I'd bet you'll not be dissatisfied with a 225 ... :wink:
Haven't been on one with a 200, but I'd bet you'll not be dissatisfied with a 225 ... :wink:
I have a 208 with a 150 2 stroke. 2 vs 4 makes a big difference since the 4 weighs a lot more.
For me and my wife, the 150 is fine. On plane takes about 6 or 7 seconds, cruising speed at 4000 revs is about 28mph or so depending on wind, seas etc. with Bimini up but curtains down That is with the stock 17M prop.
If I have three guys fishing I can feel a significant difference on the time it takes to get on plane. Once on plane, the performance different is less but still noticeable. Remember that the difference between a quarter tank of gas and a full tank is about 360 pounds, easily like adding 2 people. Fishing with three guys and a full tank does noticeably affect performance and handling.
If I were to re-power with a YAMI 4 stroke, I would go bigger, probably a 200 but I would also be concerned about the additional weight on the stern and its affect on the scuppers. It might be better to go with a newer 2 stroke. Hopefully, I won't have to make that decision for a long time.
For me and my wife, the 150 is fine. On plane takes about 6 or 7 seconds, cruising speed at 4000 revs is about 28mph or so depending on wind, seas etc. with Bimini up but curtains down That is with the stock 17M prop.
If I have three guys fishing I can feel a significant difference on the time it takes to get on plane. Once on plane, the performance different is less but still noticeable. Remember that the difference between a quarter tank of gas and a full tank is about 360 pounds, easily like adding 2 people. Fishing with three guys and a full tank does noticeably affect performance and handling.
If I were to re-power with a YAMI 4 stroke, I would go bigger, probably a 200 but I would also be concerned about the additional weight on the stern and its affect on the scuppers. It might be better to go with a newer 2 stroke. Hopefully, I won't have to make that decision for a long time.
I owned a 2000 208 for ten years with a 150 Yamaha 2 stroke. I added a hard top and trim tabs in year 2. It may seem a little under powered with the additional weight as mentioned in previous posts when loaded with 4 husky guys and fishing gear, but overall the performance was rock solid. It all depends on how fast you want to go. Top speed in this configuration was 30 knots with economical cruise at 4000 rpm and 20 -22 knots getting about 2 nautical mpg. Go bigger if you are a speed deamon, but otherwise the 150 is fine. I now have a 300 marlin with twin F225s and believe it or not the mileage is about the same with a faster top end.
Got my 1998 208 beginning of last year. Has a Yamaha 200 SWS 2 stroke. Have been very happy with the way it took everything we threw at it. Even with 4 people full fuel and lots of gear, never had a problem jumping up on plane.
I had the same boat with a F200, thought it was a little slow (as compared to a 200 hpdi) the F225 is a great choice. I would think the F150 would struggle with a good load.
I have a 2000 Adventure 208 with a Yamaha 150 OX66. Love the boat - just got a new Garmin 441s installed on it, had the annual done and picking it up this evening to take her back to the slip. I would like a little extra power. If I had to do it all over again or if my engine blew up, I would get a 200 hdpi. They are light, not terrible on gas and cheaper than the 4 stroke. Given the choice, I wouldn't do a 150 hp again (not that I am dissatisfied - just would like a little more get up and go when it's necessary).
I have a 208 Adventure without a hardtop. The boat was repowered from a 200 hp 2-stroke engine to a Mercury Verado 4-stroke. The boat gets on plane easily with a full load of fuel and two persons on board with the usuall equipment and supplies. The speed tops out at between 38 and 40 mph and the fuel usage in between 3.8 and 4 mpg. The cruise at 4000-4200 rpm is 22-24 mph. If these statistics are adequate, you probably don't need a larger motor. The Verado is designed (super charged) to have good low-end torque. I also tried a Yamaha 150 hp 4-stroke and seemed adequate as well.
Did you get the 4 or 6cyl verado?
I've been wondering about the performance of this hull + hard top and the 4cyl verado
I've been wondering about the performance of this hull + hard top and the 4cyl verado
I have a 150 208 with hardtop and eisenglass enclosures, no bottom paint. The boat has plenty of torque and will plane no problem with 6-7 people on board. I have a 2 stroke Yammie running a 15" diameter 15" pitch Mercury Enertia propeller.
My performance numbers with the eisenglass up 3 people and full tank are as follows:
4000 Rpm= 28 mph
4200 RPM= 30 to 31 mph (Cruising Speed Generally 2.6 mpg economy)
4700 RPM= 33-34 mph
WOT @ 5300 RPM= 37-38 mph
As you can see cruise is fine but where I wish I had more power was at top speed. But overall I am very happy and wouldnt repower unless i had to. I got an incredible deal on mine and if you are in line to get a good deal on a 208 with a 150 I wouldnt be scared to bite the bullet. It runs the boat perfectly its just not a speed demon. Addititonal weight has almost no effect on performance (Maybe 1-2 mph at Cruise).
My performance numbers with the eisenglass up 3 people and full tank are as follows:
4000 Rpm= 28 mph
4200 RPM= 30 to 31 mph (Cruising Speed Generally 2.6 mpg economy)
4700 RPM= 33-34 mph
WOT @ 5300 RPM= 37-38 mph
As you can see cruise is fine but where I wish I had more power was at top speed. But overall I am very happy and wouldnt repower unless i had to. I got an incredible deal on mine and if you are in line to get a good deal on a 208 with a 150 I wouldnt be scared to bite the bullet. It runs the boat perfectly its just not a speed demon. Addititonal weight has almost no effect on performance (Maybe 1-2 mph at Cruise).
Hey Biscayne208 - is that a 3 or 4 blade prop? If you can spend some time to advise me on this thread, I'd appreciate it:
http://www.greatgrady.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=2&t=15502
since my figures are, well, horrible! We're talking 10 MPH less at any RPM....
I gotta do something drastic, just don't know what... :hmm
http://www.greatgrady.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=2&t=15502
since my figures are, well, horrible! We're talking 10 MPH less at any RPM....
I gotta do something drastic, just don't know what... :hmm