Rybuffett Posted November 3, 2016 Report Share Posted November 3, 2016 Looking to get a 2200 TRS and had a couple of questions. Seems like the order options include solid color. Does that include the whole hull? Would a 150 or 175 SHO benefit the boat much over the standard 150? Can't some of the sho motors be tuned easier? I like messing with that stuff. Thinking about getting a soft t-top with the boat too which may slow things down a bit. Any other tips before buying a new boat? thanks! ryan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redzone1 Posted November 3, 2016 Report Share Posted November 3, 2016 That hull really performs nicely with a 250 SHO Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fin-addict Posted November 3, 2016 Report Share Posted November 3, 2016 soft t-top will be fine, I would go with the SHO, look into the future for items you may want to add later and do now if $$$$$ allows. really give thought to the t-top, there is so much that can be done/added to a basic top. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rybuffett Posted November 3, 2016 Author Report Share Posted November 3, 2016 Thanks for the tips, keep them coming! The 250 SHO looks awesome, but I was trying to not go crazy on price. I would like to keep price reasonable, then add as I go. Obviously motor is something I'm probably not going to change for awhile. Anyone have some retail price comparisons for the motors? Boat will be used about 50/50 fish and family. Plan to ski/wakeboard occasionally. Located in SWFL for water conditions. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aywolf Posted November 3, 2016 Report Share Posted November 3, 2016 I second the comments about the 250 SHO. It may cost a little more up front but It will draw more interest and will be much easier to sell when the time comes. Fuel economy is pretty good as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JEM Posted November 3, 2016 Report Share Posted November 3, 2016 The 250 SHO is my dream motor. I am hoping to swing one next year if the Admiral permits. Course, that is a might big IF! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rybuffett Posted November 3, 2016 Author Report Share Posted November 3, 2016 I was thinking the 150-175 SHO might be a compromise to the $5k or so more for the 250. Guessing on price. Would be nice to have a boat that could push 60mph tho Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nhinshoreangler Posted November 3, 2016 Report Share Posted November 3, 2016 I would love to see a performance bulletin with the I-4 VMAX 175 SHO. If Yamaha comes out with a I-4 VMAX 200 SHO, I think it would be a winner. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rybuffett Posted November 3, 2016 Author Report Share Posted November 3, 2016 Also, the 150 and 175 look to be the same motor by specs. Wonder if there are any tuning options to make the 150 a 175, or more. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redzone1 Posted November 4, 2016 Report Share Posted November 4, 2016 You will need at least a 200 SHO if you are pulling skiers or wakeboarders Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ohson Posted November 4, 2016 Report Share Posted November 4, 2016 I always thought the factory installed 200 vmax sho with the 10" jack plate would be an ideal setup on this boat if looking for more power than the F150. It wasn't really that much more money if I remember correctly. There are lots of options with hull color, console color, etc.. Just depends on budget. Mid-ship spring line cleats I would consider as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John U Posted November 5, 2016 Report Share Posted November 5, 2016 I just sold mine which had the 250 SHO. I would get for at least the 200 SHO as when you have full Livewells and a couple people the extra horsepower makes a big difference. Also, without a t-top the boat will run in the low 60's and cruise verily nicely in the 30-40 mph range. I loved the boat and would recommend it. We put over 300 hrs on the boat in 3 years and loved every min of it! That was until I went for a ride on a 2600 TRS! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fin-addict Posted November 5, 2016 Report Share Posted November 5, 2016 On 11/3/2016 at 0:01 PM, Rybuffett said: I was thinking the 150-175 SHO might be a compromise to the $5k or so more for the 250. Guessing on price. Would be nice to have a boat that could push 60mph tho if you don't mind me asking, are you a new boater, sounds like you may be. reason I ask, 60mph on this or any other boat is VERY FAST and things can go south very quickly at that speed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rabbit Posted November 5, 2016 Report Share Posted November 5, 2016 I have a 2016 2200 TRS w/12 hours The boat is setup with a 200 SHO and sports a 4 blade 18 pitch prop. With a light load I'm getting 55 mph @ 5700 rpms. Once I load it down for a day of fishing my speed drops 5-6 mph. I haven't try to pull anyone on skis, however this setup has an awesome hole shot, so I have no doubt it's capable. I wish you were closer, I live on Toledo Bend and this boat is a bit too big for my needs. I'll probably be selling it soon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Racinmullet Posted November 6, 2016 Report Share Posted November 6, 2016 I have a 22TRS with 225 SHO been on the same boat with a none SHO 200 (family member owns one), no comparison. I can run square with medium load to 4300 RPM. Loaded heavy heading out for grouper I'm getting off the command link 8.3 GPH at 3500 RPM and 32 MPH. Response out of hole and mid range is not even close. I have seen 58 MPH light but not into prop swapping for 60 plus I'd rather have balance and economy. As stated above max it out or at least a 200 SHO. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rybuffett Posted November 6, 2016 Author Report Share Posted November 6, 2016 Thanks for all the advice. New to pathfinder, not new to boating. Skied many boats with 150hp and smaller and I know it works fine. Motor works harder, yes, but you can go plenty fast and a skier/wakeboard doesn't drag that much. Tubing is different if you want to throw your buddies off and watch them go flying. Seems a bigger motor would make it feel better and probably is a good idea. Its good to hear people's experiences and seems most people favor the larger motor. 60 is fast and fun in the right conditions. A buddy of mine took to out for a ride in a 19' boat that did 90, and that was just scary. So far I'm thinking 200 SHO, t-top, spring cleats, back rest for leaning post, live well pump, and I like solid light green hull color. Obviously would like the bigger motor, but is it worth several thousand $$? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bernieNC Posted November 6, 2016 Report Share Posted November 6, 2016 41 minutes ago, Rybuffett said: Obviously would like the bigger motor, but is it worth several thousand $$? That's your magic question others cannot answer for YOU. For me it was not. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rybuffett Posted November 6, 2016 Author Report Share Posted November 6, 2016 Very true, just fun to talk it out and get some opinions I may not have considered. Thanks again for everyone chiming in. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fin-addict Posted November 6, 2016 Report Share Posted November 6, 2016 I think your right on target with the 200 SHO. may want to think about an extra set of gunnel mount rod holders aft of the spring cleats if there is only one on each side and a set forward on or by the bow deck. jmo. good luck. fin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rybuffett Posted November 8, 2016 Author Report Share Posted November 8, 2016 For those interested, I found out you can reprogram the ECU on yamahas. "The SHO motor has the largest range in HP gain.The 150 SHO motor can be tuned to 200 and the 200 SHO can be tuned to 300 -yes - 300!Same goes for the new off shore 4.2L." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bernieNC Posted November 8, 2016 Report Share Posted November 8, 2016 4 hours ago, Rybuffett said: For those interested, I found out you can reprogram the ECU on yamahas. "The SHO motor has the largest range in HP gain.The 150 SHO motor can be tuned to 200 and the 200 SHO can be tuned to 300 -yes - 300!Same goes for the new off shore 4.2L." Careful not to void warranty. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Headhunter Posted November 10, 2016 Report Share Posted November 10, 2016 I run a TE with a 200 sho and went that way for a couple of reasons. hole shot was significantly better than with a 150. It uses 87 octane gas rather than 90. We have almost no access to non ethanol fuel With a full load it still performs well The grandkids love it for tubing The 200 is the same motor as the 250 so it's not very stressed. Some day I'll make it into a 250 by having the chip flashed for $700. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fishmanjj Posted November 10, 2016 Report Share Posted November 10, 2016 24 minutes ago, Headhunter said: I run a TE with a 200 sho and went that way for a couple of reasons. hole shot was significantly better than with a 150. It uses 87 octane gas rather than 90. We have almost no access to non ethanol fuel With a full load it still performs well The grandkids love it for tubing The 200 is the same motor as the 250 so it's not very stressed. Some day I'll make it into a 250 by having the chip flashed for $700. Good info HeadHunter ! I'm thinking about the 200SHO as well Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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