yamaha 225 4-storke 2004

Sal

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i'am very close to finalize a deal for 2 yamahas 225 4-storke year 2004. i have 1996 268s. i love my boat, but it has f 250 2-storke, and it's way under power. any feed back on these 225's would be appreciatiated. sal
 
Best 4 stroke yami makes
it is there work horse

If it is in the bay area i can plug it into YDS for you if needed
 
Are you planning to go from a single 250HP OX66 to TWIN F225s?

If so, that is a LOT of rerigging on the boat, and a LOT of weight on the stern.

Note: We went from that single to twin F150s.

I think you will find that, even though the boat may be rated at 450HP, the twin F225s is just too much weight aft. I suspect you will have scupper issues at a minimum.

Why don't you call GW Customer Service and speak to them about it.

Brian
 
The F225's are great engines and are very reliable. I do agree with Brian though, your boat will have a tough time with that weight, and 225's are a lot of power for an islander. The best power would be twin 150's-200's. I'd recommend a 175 or 200 personally, but F150's are very fuel efficient. Also, going with smaller power will be cheaper up front, you might be able to buy new for the price of F225's new, and you will be more fuel efficient as well and save money on not only fuel, but on tune's as well, each engine size has it's own rate depending on the manufacturer. Yamaha F150's are cheaper to service then F200's and F225's, F250's are the next price range up from there, also something to consider. As for power, the boat can handle it ride wise, but you will be putting your scuppers at or below the water line, if they are plastic nylon they need to be replaced for sure, if they are any type of metal your better off, but will have a slower draining cockpit.
 
Twin F150s are GREAT on this boat.

We just ran 75nm each way for deep-dropping, with snotty weather (i.e. trimmed bow down), and a full load of five folks, ice, gear, etc.

Burned 112 gallons, and that includes about six gallons idling during the hours of fishng.

Now running a pair of PowerTech OFS props, 15.25"x16", and had cup added to bring them close to 17" effective pitch. Lots of bite...

Brian