new 200 merc

[hawghunter.419]

Looking at a new motor , the prices are close on a 200 V8 / V6. Re powering a 98 R-93 Ranger, I don't need to run 70 MPH anymore. I don`t know much about 4 strokes, which one would be the best choice ? Opinions from the forum would be appreciated. Thanks

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[mactlman]

V8. proxs the one to get

[hawghunter.419]

V8. proxs the one to get

Do you run one?

[Jbass123]

I have a V8 225 hp. I’ve heard of no good reason from anyone to get the V6 unless you get a killer deal, meaning significantly cheaper. The V6 has less power and no other noticeable advantage, and the V8 has been out long enough to have a dependable track record. Mine was put into service in fall 2021 and has given me only one issue. A couple of years ago the gasket for the water pump housing split, allowing the engine to overheat, but only at idle. This gave me no grief—because I was inside the launch area when it happened—other than taking to the dealer for gasket replacement. At that time there was already a replacement gasket of a different construction, and I’ve had zero issues since.

[mactlman]

Do you run one?

i have a 225 v-8 just the sound on start up is worth it!!!LOL!!!! https://www.youtube.com/shorts/U1t7wYbYnUI


v6 same engine just 2 less cylinders mostly

[PatriotAW4]

Of those two choices get the Pro XS V8 for sure on a heavy Ranger. Propped correctly it will come out of the hole quickly and run about 65.

[Bob_Fish]

V8. proxs the one to get

Recommend the v8. Pro xs.

[hawghunter.419]

Ordered on today V8

[mactlman]

Ordered on today V8

get a tempest or bravo1 prop also --

[hawghunter.419]

get a tempest or bravo1 prop also --

3 or 4 blade ?

[mactlman]

3 or 4 blade ?

Tempest 3. Bravo1. Is 4. Up to you and what you want? I like 4 blade better for most things except top speed

[Jbass123]

Just to throw out one more thought on propping, my dealer told me when I bought my first 4-stroke that instead of going directly to a 4-blade propeller, which I had run on my previous boats due to fishing big waters on the Great Lakes, I should give the 3-blade Fury a try. On my 2-stroke engines it was sometimes difficult to avoid cavitation in big waves or heavy chop, hence the 4-blade [I used Croxton Razor 4]. The dealer was right: seemingly the configuration of the 4-stroke ProXS is such that the 3-blade Fury holds the water very well. My $.01.

[EuropeanAM]

Most of our customers are running Fury and/or Tempest Plus on 19-22 ft bass rigs.

[hawghunter.419]

Thanks everyone!

[hawghunter.419]

Tempest 3. Bravo1. Is 4. Up to you and what you want? I like 4 blade better for most things except top speed

what kind of top speed are you getting with the 4 blade?

[mactlman]

I have a 225 and get to 70. The small throttle body holds back the 200s and 225’s so it is hard to rev over 5800 rpms also

[hawghunter.419]

Really jacked about this new motor, 4 days away!

[hawghunter.419]

Broke the motor in Monday wit my prop off my old 200 (4 blade Trophy 24 P). OMG ! I have never felt torque like that. After I got the break in hours on it, I ran it up to 5500 at 61 MPH. I just ordered a Tempest plus, The installer tells me to put a 21P on it. That is what I'm going to try next. Did not like how the transom lifted with the 4 blade, the ride was not great. Had a porpoising issue as well.

[hawghunter.419]

I put a 21P Tempest plus on today, 6000 rpm at 63 mph.
then I put on a 23P Fury , 5600 at 65 mph. Had 420 lbs worth of people and 47 gals of gas and a load of tackle. Hole shot was great !boat handled good, except for when under 3500 rpm it porpoised bad. Don’t know how to address the porpoising, the prop shaft is 3 1/2” below the pad. Should I move the motor?
thanks for any ideas.

[mactlman]

bring engine up to 3-3.25 fury likes to run deeper than a tempest also-run fury at 3.25 don't over trim fury runs the boat flat