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 Engine Upgrade??
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03/22/19 12:31 PM
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JavelinJ
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This is probably a better section.
Looking to possibly upgrade my engine.
Boat has the original Evinrude 225 Vindicator on it. Boat is rated for a 225. Todays 225's are heavier aren't they?
Looking to move to something more efficient with as much power and fuel injected.
What motors (years, makes, models) should I be looking for and where do you guys find them?
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Re: Engine Upgrade??
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03/22/19 03:54 PM
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Matt Newsom
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Either a Yamaha SHO or one of the new Mercury Pro-XS units would be an excellent choice. Both are very light weight. Your vindicator weighs about 460 pounds and both the SHO and the PRO-XS come in just a few pounds over 500. In most cases the 50 extra pounds wont be a problem. They are both very powerful engines that make in excess of their rated power and have excellent hole shot. There is also an evinrude option with the G2-HO that you could consider but it would be the heaviest of the 3 because of the integrated electronic controls and power steering. All 3 will bring you increased reliability, efficiency and performance.
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Re: Engine Upgrade??
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03/22/19 05:49 PM
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Either a Yamaha SHO or one of the new Mercury Pro-XS units would be an excellent choice. Both are very light weight. Your vindicator weighs about 460 pounds and both the SHO and the PRO-XS come in just a few pounds over 500. In most cases the 50 extra pounds wont be a problem. They are both very powerful engines that make in excess of their rated power and have excellent hole shot. There is also an evinrude option with the G2-HO that you could consider but it would be the heaviest of the 3 because of the integrated electronic controls and power steering. All 3 will bring you increased reliability, efficiency and performance.
Merc's new 3.4L 225 come in at only 475#
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Re: Engine Upgrade??
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03/22/19 05:59 PM
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Matt Newsom
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Either a Yamaha SHO or one of the new Mercury Pro-XS units would be an excellent choice. Both are very light weight. Your vindicator weighs about 460 pounds and both the SHO and the PRO-XS come in just a few pounds over 500. In most cases the 50 extra pounds wont be a problem. They are both very powerful engines that make in excess of their rated power and have excellent hole shot. There is also an evinrude option with the G2-HO that you could consider but it would be the heaviest of the 3 because of the integrated electronic controls and power steering. All 3 will bring you increased reliability, efficiency and performance.
Merc's new 3.4L 225 come in at only 475# Also an option but the SHO / V8 merc bring more displacement and power.
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Re: Engine Upgrade??
[Re: JavelinJ]
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03/22/19 09:32 PM
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Capt. Andrew
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or pick up a used etec and bolt it up.
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