Merc 200 Verado Pro

[rustedhooks]

Considering re=powering my old Triton TR196 with a 200 Verado Pro. Anyone running one on a bass boat? If so, how do you like it? Handling and speeds gains vs 200 EFI or Optimax?

[EuropeanAM]

You would likely REALLY like this combination.

SMOOTH performance, un-matched handling and responsiveness.

WEIGHT may be a factor- don't know that I've seen this particular boat/engine combo yet. That DOESN'T mean it can't be done, though!

[btsmbass]

I really like my verado. I run a 225 650lb vrod on a 19'8" boat with a 95" beam. I do notice the weight difference from a 500lb opti, but from a smoothness of operation, quietness, power steering, and vibration absorption, I will never own another motor. I really like some of the features of the verado for comfort over the SHO.

I think you'll really like it, plus for about $800 you can get huge speed gains. Call up Eric at Simon Motorsports.

[rustedhooks]

As in weight on the transom itself, or just the overall weight of the engine? Boat is a 2004 Triton TR196.

[btsmbass]

The bow sits up a couple inches. That is the only difference.

[EuropeanAM]

As in weight on the transom itself, or just the overall weight of the engine? Boat is a 2004 Triton TR196.

Weight of the engine is my only concern.

If you're currently running a jackplate.... you will need to reduce the plate by at least 4" (preferably 5). On this particular hull... I would expect you to need NO plate when running the Verado Pro.

[2500]

The Jackplate most likely will no be needed with the built in setback and the weight of the plate plus oil /oil tank and some weight of the mechanical shifter / throtte it maybe a break even deal. If any "extra" stock weight it could be corrected by re-arranging the load, add heavy to nose light in rear, But I doubt that would be needed. If you run a Verado Pro 200 you will never want anything else. I really think it will be fine. But a plate on 196 typically is a 6 or 8 and with Vrod no plate needed.