Time to re-power

[mazz888]

Hey guys looking for any input on re-powering. I have an 83 23' with a hermco bracket and enclosed transom. I currently have an 03 225 evinrude that I am beginning to lose faith in and instead of looking for a used engine I plan to re-power with a new G2. Do you guys think that a 300 is over kill? I have seen them rigged with the 300 but haven't had a chance to chat with any of the guys running them. Right now I feel that the boat is under powered for how I am usually running. I fish for tuna up in the NE so we usually have a couple hundred pounds of ice and a full 50 gallon live-well and 150 gallons of fuel, i like to keep the tank full to avoid condensation build up.

[caper]

Been running a G1 300 since 2015 on an open transom - perfect power.

[mazz888]

Awesome Caper thanks are you seeing good fuel burn ?

[caper]

Originally Posted by mazz888

Awesome Caper thanks are you seeing good fuel burn ?

2.5 mpg @ 4000 (32 mph) very nearly 3 mpg @ 3700 (27 mph) Depending on conditions.

[wattaway2]

Running a 300 G1 on a stainless marine twin bracket love it

[mazz888]

Originally Posted by wattaway2

Running a 300 G1 on a stainless marine twin bracket love it

Nice looking ride. Thanks for the input

[kmoose]

300 Zuke on mine. 2.5 nautical if I keep the hammer off the wood. 3 people, ice, gear, tanks and 80 gallons of fuel.

[Old'sCool]

Same basic set-up here with 300 Yamaha. All happy so far but not much time on it. There's someone here that recently put the Suzuki 350 on and gets great numbers and performance!

[thehermit]

Mazz,

Keep me in mind for the old motor. I think I am the guy that sent you to get it .

[lelandtampa]

Funny how everyone on here uses the term repower but never says I need a "new boat". They say "next Seacraft " or "new to me Seacraft. " You guys are all addicts!