Gulfcoast Posted August 2, 2016 Report Share Posted August 2, 2016 Looking to repower my 2000 model 2200V. Looking at the 200 Yamaha SHO and the 200 Suzuki. I can get the Suzuki cheaper but I dont know much about how it performs on my boat. Looking for feedback on both motors. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redzone1 Posted August 2, 2016 Report Share Posted August 2, 2016 The Suzuki inline 4 will perform about like the Yamaha inline 4 200...... Very weak on torque throughout the RPM range... The 200 SHO has low and midrange torque of a very strong carbed 2 stroke...lots of oomph! The power of the the SHO is impressive out of the hole to say the least Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bamaskeet Posted August 2, 2016 Report Share Posted August 2, 2016 If you are going to a Yamaha SHO, go for the 250 hp. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nhinshoreangler Posted August 2, 2016 Report Share Posted August 2, 2016 Just curious, how many hours on your vmax 150? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gulfcoast Posted August 2, 2016 Author Report Share Posted August 2, 2016 7 hours ago, Bamaskeet said: If you are going to a Yamaha SHO, go for the 250 hp. Thats a no go. My insurance will not cover it because the boat is only rated up to a 225HP. Insurance said if I got something from Pathfinder stating otherwise they would insure it. I contacted Pathfinder to question them on this because the 200, 225, and 250 Yamaha SHO all weigh the same and it is just a difference in programming, but they told me boat was only rated up to a 225HP and they would not change that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gulfcoast Posted August 2, 2016 Author Report Share Posted August 2, 2016 3 hours ago, nhinshoreangler said: Just curious, how many hours on your vmax 150? Not sure as I do not have an hour meter. It still runs great and pushes the boat well, but I am wanting a change. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gulfcoast Posted August 3, 2016 Author Report Share Posted August 3, 2016 On 8/2/2016 at 6:07 AM, redzone1 said: The Suzuki inline 4 will perform about like the Yamaha inline 4 200...... Very weak on torque throughout the RPM range... The 200 SHO has low and midrange torque of a very strong carbed 2 stroke...lots of oomph! The power of the the SHO is impressive out of the hole to say the least Is that from personal experience? I can get the Suzuki for about $3k cheaper but I dont want to get it and regret not spending the extra money Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fin-addict Posted August 3, 2016 Report Share Posted August 3, 2016 I heard the suk 200 was very good from what I have been told and read. a friend has two on his cat deck boat. I was impressed by them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hurricane Posted August 4, 2016 Report Share Posted August 4, 2016 How bout controls. Can you use your old controls with new Yamaha motor? Does the 3k cheaper include new controls for Suzuki? Might end up the same outta pocket cost controls vs no controls. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gulfcoast Posted August 4, 2016 Author Report Share Posted August 4, 2016 On 8/2/2016 at 6:07 AM, redzone1 said: The Suzuki inline 4 will perform about like the Yamaha inline 4 200...... Very weak on torque throughout the RPM range... The 200 SHO has low and midrange torque of a very strong carbed 2 stroke...lots of oomph! The power of the the SHO is impressive out of the hole to say the least Is that from personal experience? I can get the Suzuki for about $3k cheaper but I dont want to get it and regret not spending the extra money Suzuki is out the door price new controls, gages,etc but no prop. Yamaha is using my old controls but new cables and gages, no prop but I may be able to use the one I have on now 0FX3 19pitch Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fin-addict Posted August 5, 2016 Report Share Posted August 5, 2016 if not mistaken, sea tow is now running suzks, give them a call. at least in my area they are. spoke to one of their capts. and he said he loved them. best motor he ever ran. just a call away. good luck. fin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
La Red Man Posted August 11, 2016 Report Share Posted August 11, 2016 On Tuesday, August 02, 2016 at 2:27 PM, Gulfcoast said: Thats a no go. My insurance will not cover it because the boat is only rated up to a 225HP. Insurance said if I got something from Pathfinder stating otherwise they would insure it. I contacted Pathfinder to question them on this because the 200, 225, and 250 Yamaha SHO all weigh the same and it is just a difference in programming, but they told me boat was only rated up to a 225HP and they would not change that. Consider shopping around with other insurance companies. I'm not a big proponent of powering above manufacturer recommendation, but 225 versus 250 is negligible in risk. There are lots of options and deals on 250s, but much less on 225's. I would not let a deal get away without at least shopping around with other insurance carriers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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