I'm putting a 21' 200SS on my 18 ft. Ranger 481VS this week. I'll be able to share my Experiences with the group shortly.... ss200.jpg
Please do. Going on a 481 or 487? 481 was rated for 175 I thought. Either way, I know what either one runs so ill have an idea of how the zuke does.
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Yep 481vs 8" Jack plate 175 rated, so it should run like it was supposed to.
Stupid these boats are only rated for 175.
Yep 481vs 8" Jack plate 175 rated, so it should run like it was supposed to.
Stupid these boats are only rated for 175.
And with a 175 weighing the same as a 200, well the hell not.
200 HP is not 200 hp. I tried to explain that above, though it's not what you want to hear. It doesn't have enough torque at higher rpms. The gear ratio is not gonna change its power. The new streamlined shape of the LU may make a slight difference, but you're not gonna see close to 70, doesn't matter what prop or height. I've tried them all. Id be happy to be proven wrong, though I'm not holding my breath.
havent heard of a success story where a suzuki was put on an a happy top end speed matched the horsepower of other motors with the exception of a chrysler outboard that is why you dont see them on more bass boats.
I had a 150 Evinrude HO on a Basscat Eyra that would hit 70+ with two on board. Now have a 200 Suzuki on a Stratos 19'5" and I (need a bigger prop) barely make 60, BUT I DON'T LOSE SLEEP OVER IT.
If you want a Mercury, buy a Mercury. If you want a Yamaha, buy one.
You can find out a lot about those other motors on their Forums here on this and other websites.
All have their plusses and minuses.