repowering my boat

sparbo84 · 02-09-2012, 12:21 AM

I'm new to this forum and semi new to offshore fishing. I recently bought a proline 251 27'4 ft wa fishing boat with a mercury 225 outboard. I don't feel like I'm getting the power I need with a full boat and very poor gas mileage. I was thinking of repowering it with a 300 either an evinrude etec or a 4 stroke. I've also heard that changing the pitch on my prop could help. could anyone tell me if you think I could get desired results from tweaking this motor or going with a new? and which would be better the etec 300 or a 4 stroke 300. I appreciate any input thanks

zulubravo34 · 02-19-2012, 07:49 PM

With an almost 28 ft boat I'd have at least 400hp if not 450-500 but idk the weight of ur boat, I'd go with the biggest possible

Sequoiha · 02-19-2012, 08:22 PM

of course i have a biased opinion, but 225 on a 25' boat, not enough HP. if you decide to repower, i have the best prices locally, please feel free to give me a call.

grey ghost · 02-19-2012, 09:01 PM

A1 ** for kenny** he is very helpful on PFF, i'm sure he is same way at the business!!!!!

02-09-2012, 12:21 AM	#1
sparbo84 Member Ruby Red Lip Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: pensacola beach Posts: 40	repowering my boat I'm new to this forum and semi new to offshore fishing. I recently bought a proline 251 27'4 ft wa fishing boat with a mercury 225 outboard. I don't feel like I'm getting the power I need with a full boat and very poor gas mileage. I was thinking of repowering it with a 300 either an evinrude etec or a 4 stroke. I've also heard that changing the pitch on my prop could help. could anyone tell me if you think I could get desired results from tweaking this motor or going with a new? and which would be better the etec 300 or a 4 stroke 300. I appreciate any input thanks

02-19-2012, 07:49 PM	#2
zulubravo34 me+bowtech=deer dead Trigger Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: pensacola, florida Posts: 297	With an almost 28 ft boat I'd have at least 400hp if not 450-500 but idk the weight of ur boat, I'd go with the biggest possible __________________ looking to be a dockhand, if you need someone call me (850-377-7164)

02-19-2012, 08:22 PM	#3
Sequoiha Senior Member White Marlin Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Pensacola Florida Posts: 2,624	of course i have a biased opinion, but 225 on a 25' boat, not enough HP. if you decide to repower, i have the best prices locally, please feel free to give me a call. __________________ Kenny Mann Ms Penny Fishing Team Member NRA 172499461 Minn Kota Authorized Service Center Dealer for The Super Stick www.thesuperstick.com Emerald Coast Marine LLC Allmost Anything Computers 4610 Saufley Field Rd Pensacola Fl, 32526 1-850-456-8196 1-850-455-8318 Sequoiha@cox.net Kenny_Mann-ECM@cox.net

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02-19-2012, 09:01 PM	#4
grey ghost Senior Member Grouper Join Date: Jul 2011 Posts: 604	A1 for kenny he is very helpful on PFF, i'm sure he is same way at the business!!!!!

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