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    Yamaha Fuel economy 250 SHO vs 200

    Looking at a new boat and considering a ZX200 or a ZX20. Looking at the Yamaha performance bulletins it looks like the 250 is slightly better on economy than the 200? Seems like it would be the other way around. Any feedback?

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    The difference in the two will be so miniscule you'll probably never notice.

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    Yeah I was surprised thought the 200 would be significantly more efficient but it appears thats not the case. I guess its another reason to motor up!!

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    The price you pay for the higher octane fuel will be the difference. You have to use the higher octane gas in both the 225 and 250, where as I use the 89 octane in my 200. It runs great with no issues.
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    89 octane in a 250 SHO. There will be a differance but I bet it wont be big. Go check out Yamaha performace bullitens on the Yamaha web site.