Which would you suggest to repower a 1997 seafarer 226? I want a 2-stroke due to the motor weight limitations for the year of my hull.
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225-250 e-tec or 200 hpdi for repower
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Desperado
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I have had good luck with the 200 HPDIs. The 2.6l block is a solid performer. You can also buy the factory Yamaha cable and software (about $250) that lets you hook them to your laptop for troubleshooting. This greatly cuts down on thwe cost of shop repairs when you already know what sensor may be acting up. I have heard the Etecs are good, but I have no firsthand knowledge.
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I think the etecs are a bit pricey to buy and oil up, the HPDI 200 is a legend, and you have the Opti 200. The etec and Opti ( I think) come in two versions of block at the 200 HP range. You would want the smaller block to conserve weight.
If 175 is enough, consider the Suzie 4 stroke 175, if you fall prey to the 4 stroke marketing black magic.
If 175 is enough, consider the Suzie 4 stroke 175, if you fall prey to the 4 stroke marketing black magic.
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I'm currently replacing my Evenrude 200hp Ocean Pro and 9.9 4 stroke Evinrude on my 1996 226 with a Yamaha 200hp 4 stroke. The dealer and I forsee no weight/trim problem.
When I add up the current weight of two motors, oil tank, and 4 stoke bracket, the new configuration should weigh at least 20# less.
She should be in the water by the end of this week.
When I add up the current weight of two motors, oil tank, and 4 stoke bracket, the new configuration should weigh at least 20# less.
She should be in the water by the end of this week.
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I repowered my 86' Overnighter with a 225 E-Tec last season and LOVE IT! The motor is a beast, quiet, clean, powerful. They are a bit pricey, but definitely worth it IMHO, as there is 0 maintenance for the first three years, no pricey oil changes, etc. If you have it programmed to burn the XD100, it sips oil so sparingly that I sometimes wonder if it is actually burning any.
Just my $.02
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Just my $.02
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You may be able to get a HPDI take-off with reasonable hours - that would probably be my first choice. Save several grand, get several years of good service from a good motor. With a single, you could even get by with a counter-rotating one from a split pair.
If you're keeping the boat long term and intent on buying a new motor, then I would seriously consider the e-tec. If you're going to sell within a couple of years, get a Yamaha. People are more familiar with them so it's a comfort level/perception thing.
If you're keeping the boat long term and intent on buying a new motor, then I would seriously consider the e-tec. If you're going to sell within a couple of years, get a Yamaha. People are more familiar with them so it's a comfort level/perception thing.
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yami, trust me
e-tech, have fun finding a true certified tech on these motors!
and the yami software is not 250, it is around 400 now!!! WTF!
e-tech, have fun finding a true certified tech on these motors!
and the yami software is not 250, it is around 400 now!!! WTF!