Posted by JRP on 12/30/17 - 8:20 AM
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Radlax23 wrote:....
Right now i am looking at Suzuki DF175/200hp and Evinrude G1 200hp, but I will also explore the Mercury option....
Unless you are planning to purchase used, the G1 ETEC 200 HP is no longer available. The largest G1 still available new is the 150 HP model.
Shickalee wrote:
What is the max hp for this hull? Whatever the max hp is go with that imo. Personally, on older hulls I would go with a 2 stroke or an ETEC. I am not a fan of 4 strokes due to the heavier weights, especially 1st gens, less torque out of the hole and the higher maintenance costs vs a 2 stroke or an ETEC.
ETEC engines are 2-strokes. Over the years, 4-strokes have become lighter and ETECs have grown heavier. In the size-range he's considering, the latest G2 ETECs are heavier than comparable-HP 4-strokes.