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paulie	#1  Posted on 08/21/15 - 8:28 PM
Member Posts: 5 Comments: 0 Joined: 07/26/15	I have a 1996 outrage 19 and am repowering with a new suzuki. Would a 175 hp be adequate or should I go with the new 4 cylinder 200? Using the boat in SW FL mostly cruising/diving.
Phil T	#2  Posted on 08/22/15 - 10:39 AM
Administrator Personal Page Personal Album Project Albums Posts: 6986 Comments: 6 Joined: 03/26/05	I would say the 200 based on the hull and the need for speed to return to port to dodge a thunderstorm.
Joe Kriz	#3  Posted on 08/22/15 - 12:27 PM
Site Owner Personal Page Personal Album Photo Albums Project Albums Posts: 11430 Comments: 452 Joined: 03/18/05	Your boat is rated for max hp of 225. See the Engine choices and weights here: http://www.whalercentral.com/articles...cle_id=110 Only 25 pounds more for the 200hp over the 175hp
chica267	#4  Posted on 11/24/15 - 4:15 PM
Member Posts: 2 Comments: 0 Joined: 09/08/15	I have a 1988 outrage 22 feet with whalerdrive. have "T' top. Currently powered by 200 1988 mercury. looking to go to 4 stroke. Thinking about 200 or 225 mercury verado? Any issue with extra weight? 200 or 225? thoughts? Thanks
tom blinstrub	#5  Posted on 11/25/15 - 8:49 AM
Member Personal Page Posts: 369 Comments: 0 Joined: 12/14/09	chica267, Your 22 Outrage with Whalerdrive i believe is rated for 300 hp. If they could handle twin 150 hp outboards you will not have a problem putting a single 200 or 225 hp engine.
butchdavis	#6  Posted on 11/25/15 - 2:42 PM
Member Posts: 826 Comments: 0 Joined: 11/22/11	Chica, The Gen 2 Verado 200 is an L4 four cylinder engine. The 225 is an L6 six cylinder engine. The added weight of two more cylinders and a gain of only 25 HP seems pretty close to break even to me. I recommend the 200. Butch
chica267	#7  Posted on 11/25/15 - 5:25 PM
Member Posts: 2 Comments: 0 Joined: 09/08/15	Thanks guys! Great information.
cg_wilson2003	#8  Posted on 11/27/15 - 8:00 PM
Member Posts: 33 Comments: 0 Joined: 03/16/14	New Suzuki 200 for sure. It is supposed to be a real strong motor. Everyone in my area that has run one has been very satisfied with the power and the fuel economy.