Honda 225 on a bass boat?

[Screamin_Reel]

I'm seriously considering a Honda for my upcoming repower. I have a Ranger 520VX which is a fairly heavy hull and I carry a lot of gear. Wondering if anyone has this motor on a similar bass boat and what kind of performance are you getting out of it. I'm currently getting about 65mph average with my two-stroke Evinrude. How much speed and hole shot am I going to lose with the Honda? I'm willing to give up some performance for the increased longevity. Thanks.

[bassmasterffej]

Buy my 2017 Honda 250...You are going to see 60s is all that I can tell you...No doubt about that but I doubt you will hit 70...

[bamabassmaster]

You have a heavy boat so 70 will be hard to touch. My 225 will push my boat low 70s and 68-69 full gas and livewells. If you don't care about getting there fast it is a reliable motor. Holeshot is a little tricky to figure out or at least it was on my boat.

[Hickory Legend]

I had a 225 on a Phoenix 721 and it run 68 to 69.
You might lose a little but you should still be over 60 I would think.

I have a lead on a Brand New 225 for 15000K if your interested!!

What year is your Ranger?

[bamabassmaster]

Looks like a 2000

[Hickory Legend]

Yep make since from his sig!!

I wouldn't think he would lose more than a few mph!!

[Screamin_Reel]

Thanks guys. I'm going to run the FICHT til she blows but if I can get 60+ with a Honda I'll be happy with that. It's a normally aspirated engine correct?

[bamabassmaster]

Yes

[Hickory Legend]

Im sure it will get over 60 with the correct set up!!

[Screamin_Reel]

Thanks! Are there any common issues with the VTec or is it a very reliable engine?

[Hickory Legend]

No issues, same basic engine that is in the V6 cars that run hundreds of thousands of miles, with very little maintenance!!

[Screamin_Reel]

Thanks for all the info guys. I really appreciate it.