Gulfstream repower suggestions

[nick1048]

I have an '88 Gulfstream with a single 225 on a bracket. The engine is original and is obviously getting old and a little maintenance heavy, so I'm looking to repower her. I emailed Grady to see what kind of options I have and they said 225, 250, or 300V6 (due to weight, instead of V8). I was just wondering if anybody had any input.

The 225 moves it fine and I really don't have any problems with it...but tell a guy he could get a bigger/faster something and of course he's going to want a bigger/faster something...simple man logic. A majority of the time the boat is in the Chesapeake Bay, but I am doing more and more offshore trips where the extra hp would be helpful, I'm thinking.

Any opinions, input, experience would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks,
Nick

 

[can129]

Replaced my 1998 250HP OX66 with a leftover F250 (not the 2nd generation) this spring. It so happened that I got a exellent deal on it and it had the electronic throttle and new instruments. I think the new engine is great and it moves my boat just as well as the 2 stroke and much quieter. The electronic throttles are expensive but after having it I will never go back to manual controls.

I have looked at the new 300 HP V-6 and at a price of near 30K I could not justify the extra for the updated engine. Maybe if the prices come down in the coming years it would make sense. Maybe they will have a third generation four stroke and want to deal the 2nd as leftovers.

In my opinion I always thought the 250 may be a little under powered but for my normal fishing needs, it is fine.

Good Luck

 

[can129]

Replaced my 1998 250HP OX66 with a leftover F250 (not the 2nd generation) this spring. It so happened that I got a exellent deal on it and it had the electronic throttle and new instruments. I think the new engine is great and it moves my boat just as well as the 2 stroke and much quieter. The electronic throttles are expensive but after having it I will never go back to manual controls.

I have looked at the new 300 HP V-6 and at a price of near 30K I could not justify the extra for the updated engine. Maybe if the prices come down in the coming years it would make sense. Maybe they will have a third generation four stroke and want to deal the 2nd as leftovers.

In my opinion I always thought the 250 may be a little under powered but for my normal fishing needs, it is fine.

Good Luck