Re-power from DI225ho to Etec250ho on 201

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Hey Guy,
Maybe you all have a thought or two on my upcoming decision. I currently have a 2004 Stratos 201 (excellent cond.) with a 2004 Evinrude DI225ho, I'm looking at repowering up to an Etec 250HO. Does this sound wise from a performance standpoint? Investment? (or would I be better off buying a new boat) Reliability? For those of you that have a 201 w/ Etec 250HO, how does the 201 hull handle the higher speed? (safety, chine etc...)
All the Best, Chip

[Blue Steel]

Chip,I am running that combo,2008 201....at around 75 mph it starts to walk but not hard to drive.

[ChampioNman]

Buy new you will always have a payment but you will loose on a re-power unless you decide to keep the hull for a long time.