225 e tec

[6buoys]

Is a 225 etec to big for a 20 sf.

[wattaway2]

Are you talking a G1 or G2 as there’s a difference in weight. Having had a 20’ with a older Evinrude 225 and then newer at the time 200 ocean pro —-it will fly! BUT truthfully feel the boat would have been more enjoyable all around with a 150 on it. With the 225 I had issues getting it to hold on plane below 3k and above that it would go from 3k to 4.5k adding a large dolphin helped a lot . After getting a great deal on the 200 OP and swapping motors —-the 200 only dropped 1 mph but seamed much more controllable over the rpm’s. Could have been a prop change as the 200 was counter rotating and required a new prop. Wish I had gotten a chance to try a 4 or 5 blade prop on the combo as I think that would have been the ticket

[6buoys]

Its a 2006 and i am thinking about a bracket also

[Capt Terry]

Based on Wattaway's remark, I suggest examining the stickey I prepared a few years ago to estimate cg changes with heavy engine on brackets. Plug in some dimensions and weight to see if it makes enough change to adversely affect your ride. You can also simulate the weight changes with buckets of rocks, your assortment of steel parts, etc. Good luck,

[wattaway2]

Originally Posted by 6buoys

Its a 2006 and i am thinking about a bracket also

That will shift the center even further back ( more of a lever) so get the largest tub you can (think twin engine type)and full swim platform as it will also help spread the load across the whole transom . I used 1/4” x 3” (4?)aluminum plate everywhere I could on my bracket getting at least 2 bolts min. Instead of individual washers again spreading the loads as much as possible . The cost was not really bad to speak of . All that being said there is a thread on the site with a 300hp with bracket on the back of a 20’

[gofastsandman]

Originally Posted by Capt Terry

Based on Wattaway's remark, I suggest examining the stickey I prepared a few years ago to estimate cg changes with heavy engine on brackets. Plug in some dimensions and weight to see if it makes enough change to adversely affect your ride. You can also simulate the weight changes with buckets of rocks, your assortment of steel parts, etc. Good luck,

Mmm, buckets of rocks.


I really enjoy being in the power band just on plane.

Light is right.

[Fr. Frank]

Originally Posted by gofastsandman

Light is right.

What he said...

[rcnight]

Famous quote from Bill Lee - father of the Santa Cruz 50 - "Light is Right"

[gofastsandman]

Originally Posted by rcnight

Famous quote from Bill Lee - father of the Santa Cruz 50 - "Light is Right"

Bill "Spaceman Lee" the pitcher for the Red Sox?

Oh, sorry.
Wrong blog.