02' 2200V Re-Power

[JAX2200V]

I currently own a 22' 2002 2200V with a 200 VMAX.

Has anyone re-powered this model/size with the 250 SHO? If so any feedback would be appreciated! I mainly fish nearshore out of Jacksonville, Fl. Just trying to weigh my options for the next motor. The VMAX has been great and is still running like a top but with 1300 hrs and climbing weekly, I figured I would start researching re-power options sooner than later. 

Thanks in advance for any kind of input.

[smilemaker]

Many of the earlier 2200v have lower hp ratings on their  capacity plate. The hulls are the same but the liners are different.  You might not have the option to go to a 250. Take care of that hpdi by changing filters and run it hard and it will last another 1000 hrs.

[fin-addict]

Stay with what you have, it’s bullet proof and is the best setup for that rig. As stated will last several hundred more hrs.

[BradM]

JEM, who used to frequent this forum, has an 22 XL around that era (not 100% on his year model). He repowered with a 225 SHO, and runs in the very high 50's/low 60's for WOT and with his new prop, sees over 4 gph at cruise.

Search the forum for post by him, and you'll find some solid info. I know he is running a Mercury Bravo 1 FS, in 20 pitch.

Food for thought, and not something a lot of people here do, but is VERY popular among the bass boat guys; the 200 SHO all the way up to the F300 are the same 4.2 liter V-6. In the SHO series, the only difference from the 200, 225 and 250 is the program loaded in the ECU. The bass boat guys buy 200's and flash them out to 330 h.p.

 

**EDIT** I'm also in Jax. what color is your rig? I have a 23 HPS that's anthracite gray (looks black on the water) with a 250 SHO.

[smooth move]

i have the same rig and when my hpdi took a dump, i went with the in line 4 cyl. 200. i'm very happy with it. lost some hole shot, but top end is the same and fuel economy is up. weight is about the same.

[Bamaskeet]

The 250 SHO is an impressive motor on a 22’ Pathfinder.

[HewesYourDaddy]

23 hours ago, JAX2200V said:

I currently own a 22' 2002 2200V with a 200 VMAX.

Has anyone re-powered this model/size with the 250 SHO? If so any feedback would be appreciated! I mainly fish nearshore out of Jacksonville, Fl. Just trying to weigh my options for the next motor. The VMAX has been great and is still running like a top but with 1300 hrs and climbing weekly, I figured I would start researching re-power options sooner than later. 

Thanks in advance for any kind of input.

If its running great, run it until it no longer works unless you are just itching to get a new engine. Stash away a few $ every trip until it dies and THEN get a new engine.

[Tall Tails]

I repowered my 2003 22V with an SHO 225. As others have stated, the 250 goes beyond the USCG capacity rating. The 225 pushed my boat beyond 60 mph. I did not have a T top on it. Holeshot was nearly instant. Hope this helps. 

[Mike45q]

 I replaced a 200 VMAX HPDI on a 2003 22v & Tee top with a 2014 200 HP SHO. Runs great 50MPH with a great hole shot. Gear Ratio is different so I had to replace my 19"OFX with the same prop but 17" pitch. My boat is only rated for 225HP which I would have bought but it was not available. You can also flash the ECU up to 300HP if you are speed crazy and you are not worry about your hull and the Yamaha warranty.

I agree run it till  it blows. I had 1300 hours and it probable died from lack of use one summer vs running it.

[smilemaker]

Tall tails

What prop are you running now.

[Tall Tails]

On 8/15/2019 at 10:56 AM, smilemaker said:

Tall tails

What prop are you running now.

No longer own the boat. Had a 19p Mirage I believe. I upgraded to the 2500 a couple years ago. New owner flashed the SHO and it runs close to 70 now. The boat was actually shown on Nispro FB page.