hello all
I own a 1993 grady 208. It has a low hours 1993 yamaha 150hp outboard on it. The yamaha powers the boat just fine. 4000rpm is just under 30mph in flat water. I am looking for advice on what would be a good match for this boat when I decide to repower it either later this year or next year. Since I am going to spend some money on re powering I would love to also boost my cruising speen and obviously improve my fuel economy. I was thinking a 175hp Suzuki or mercury optimax. I should note that outboard engines are pretty new to me, so I am not to sure how old engine power and preformance stack up against newer ones. I think the 1993 yamaha 2 stroke precision blend engine is around 400lbs.
I really dont want a drop in cruising speed and The freeboard at the transom is adequate but not excessive so I imagine the weight of the engine is something to think about but maybe not. . .I would love to hear what people with experience with this boat have to say.
Thanks so much
matt
I own a 1993 grady 208. It has a low hours 1993 yamaha 150hp outboard on it. The yamaha powers the boat just fine. 4000rpm is just under 30mph in flat water. I am looking for advice on what would be a good match for this boat when I decide to repower it either later this year or next year. Since I am going to spend some money on re powering I would love to also boost my cruising speen and obviously improve my fuel economy. I was thinking a 175hp Suzuki or mercury optimax. I should note that outboard engines are pretty new to me, so I am not to sure how old engine power and preformance stack up against newer ones. I think the 1993 yamaha 2 stroke precision blend engine is around 400lbs.
I really dont want a drop in cruising speed and The freeboard at the transom is adequate but not excessive so I imagine the weight of the engine is something to think about but maybe not. . .I would love to hear what people with experience with this boat have to say.
Thanks so much
matt