who has put f250b's on 1998 272 sailfish

[JB IN OC]

who has done this, i would like to hear your feedback. i did put an extra 200# of water on the back and scuppers were still above the water(aux tank wasn't full). the boat has 225 ox66's now but 1 is blown.

 

[ocnslr]

Aside from the weight issue, the boat is rated for 450HP max.

 

[CKJR]

I spoke woth grady white on this issue, the hull is rated for 450 hp max even though 250's might weigh the same.

 

[JB IN OC]

thanks for the response guys. the yamaha dealer i was talking to has done this before and i don't know what the repercussions are if this was done,i will call grady to see what may need to be done to the transom if i went this route. i don't plan on getting rid of this boat. thanks

 

[cdwood]

Might wanna touch base with gw204, believe he's been there and done that.

 

[rclapp]

We bought our 98 new; repowered with F200s three years ago. (replaced Merc 200 efis). Being mechanically challenged, our boat has been stored/serviced only by our GW dealer. Not cheap but the point is he has earned our trust completely. I worried about the added weight as the boat does sit lower in the water. I could have opted for lighter HPDIs but I was assured no safety issue existed. At ten years the insurance co required a survey. The surveyor found no issue. We weekend on board so I carry a ton of cargo, (plus AC). Boat handles great. Regards.

 

[JB IN OC]

Thanks guys I will try to contact gw204