20I with a 225 HPDI...

[NY Trooper]

Found a 20I with a 225 HPDI that interests me if I can sell my current boat. I saw a similar post somewhere but can't seem to locate it now. I read several members saying that it should be maxed with a 250. My question is how much are you really losing by going with 25 less horsepower in this boat? In the end would I really be that dis-satisifed if I opted for the 225?

[SkeeterBob]

Kind of under powered with the 225. Depends on how good of a deal you can get on the 20i. There is the HydroTec option for the motor. You could have this installed and bring the 225 up or past the 250.

[skeetzx225]

always max out your boats HP unless you plan on keeping it until it falls apart, otherwise it's a big negative for resale...

The 20i weighs a few hundred pounds more than a ZX225 for which the 225HPDI was made for, so you won't see your boats max potential...

That being said, it should be better on gas though...

[Thib]

I have the 250 on my 20i and its plenty fast enough. I dont think the 225 would make that much of a difference. You would prob be running high 60s. Mine runs 74.6 GPS with the 250 full of fuel and 2 people.

[NY Trooper]

<table width="90%" cellspacing=0 cellpadding=0 align=center><tr><td>Quote, originally posted by Thib &raquo;</td></tr><tr><td class="quote">I have the 250 on my 20i and its plenty fast enough. I dont think the 225 would make that much of a difference. You would prob be running high 60s. Mine runs 74.6 GPS with the 250 full of fuel and 2 people.</td></tr></table>

I'm told that the 25 horsepower will result in roughly 3-4 mph on top end. Maybe a slightly slower hole shot. Anyone with first hand experience on this debte of 225 as compared to 250.

Personally if it ran 70 mph with a 225 as compared to 75 with a 250 I wouldn't be complaining. Just my opinion for now.

[Meleagris1]

Have you looked at the 2009 20i at Reynolds Marine? It has a 250 HPDI and is a very good deal at 31K. They would also take your boat trade if you prefer not to sell it.




I would do everything you can to find a 20i with a 250. I have a 20i with a 250 SHO and it runs like your wouldn't believe, 76mph so far and I haven't really finished playing with it. I wouldn't be as concerned with top end as I would be with overall torque and accelaration, getting out of the hole, etc. My buddy has a 225 on his 21' triton (a faster hull) and it is a little doggy. You will never regret going with the 250 and as mentioned above it will greatly help resale.


Modified by Meleagris1 at 8:45 AM 6/23/2011

[skeeterdale]

That is a smoking deal as long as it isn't worn out.

[Meleagris1]

Its nice, and there are more pics on their website. I was seriously considering it but ended up going with a 2010 20i with a 250 SHO. This dealer is also, IMO and that of many here, the best in our area.