Power options

[docmace]

What is the most popular power choice for 268 Islanders? I see a bunch with twin 150s all the way up to 225s. What is this forum's suggestion/recommendation? I don't need to have the most power but I absolutely don't want to be underpowered. Thanks

 

[ocnslr]

We purchased our 2002 Islander 270 new with a single 250HP OX66. Put 465 hrs on it, then repowered to twin F150s. Now have over 750 hrs on the twins.

I think the F150s are perfect 4S engines on this boat. I personally think the F225s are a lot more weight for extra speed that you probably don't need.

I also think a pair of 150HPDI, or 200HPDI, would also be excellent, if you are happy with 2S.

In fact, I think I'd rather have the 200HPDIs than the F225s..

JMHO.

 

[Tashmoo]

During the selection process for my 275 I looked at the F350, twin 150's, 200's, 225's and 250's. I was amazed to learn that there is virtually no performance improvement between the twin 150's and the twin 200's and only a small increase with the twin 225's. Twin 250’s gave a nice improvement in performance and price.

In the pecking order of performance to $$ the F350 and the twin 150's were the clear winners. I went with the single F350 so I can't help you beyond my observations. All of the information you need on performance is on the GW or Yamaha web sites. Print it all out and do a comparison I think you will agree twin 150 are a great bang for the buck.

 

[docmace]

Thanks for the insight. I think I needed to hear that twin 150s were OK because while searching for my boat I'm finding that set-up quite often. I was concerned with under power but from what you're both telling me, my concerns are not necessary. Thanks

 

[BobP]

If you are looking for older models, most were equipped with the single 250 OX66 - as a case for attractive pricing, perhaps those repowered since then may have been twin'ed up.