Hello everyone. I recently repowered from a 2004 Merc 225 EFI and purchased a new 250 SHO on my 2004 Champion 203. I am trying to figure out if I made a good decision or not. I am running the same speeds as I was with the Merc with the only difference being a slightly better holeshot.
I am currently running a 25 pitch tempest plus which seems to be the best so far out of the props I have tried. I am running around 68.5 - 69 mph with an empty live well, 1/4 tank of fuel and a tournament load of rods and tackle. I was sure hoping for better numbers.
I would also like to state that I seem to be using more fuel than I did with the EFI. I thought I would see better fuel economy with the SHO.
I sure hope I can figure out how to resolve these issues soon. If anyone has any recommendations I am open to listen.