I am looking at a 2000 202 pro V with a 1995 Merc 225 XRI. The owner has done nothing to improve performance since he bought it new, So it is not impressive at all. My ? is how will this boat run with a 2003 200 EFI Merc, . I have a 2003 200 Merc in mint condition and would like to put it on this boat but I have no idea how it would perform. Also this boat had no bow lift , Is it supposed to run flat? or is it supposed to lift the bow a little ?. What speed should I expect with a 200 EFI?
I would expect with the 200 that boat would run 65-70mph, probably closer to 70. The bow lift is probably due to the prop. I would think a 24-25pitch trophy or tempest would run pretty good. Motor Height could also effect bow lift.
a little more info please,like jack plate and and prop would help. I had a 202 with a bone stock 200 EFI that would run 72 with two people
I have a 1995 202 with a 175 merc and get a constant 68mph with a fishing load.
2004 Bullet 20XRD
2008 Mercury 300XS
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It has a 10" jack plate, With a 25" trophy prop. The owner has done nothing to improve the performance . In fact he has only run it up to 60 mph, We took it for a test run and I got it to go 74 mph. The owner nearly craped on himself. What concerns me is No bow lift at all. It also chimwalks at 72mph
The chinewalk will magically be a non-issue with more seat time ... Lowering the motor on the jackplate will lift the bow, but , I think you need 14-15 inches of setback... You could add a 4-5 inch spacer plate or install a new jackplate with 14 or 15 inches of setback...You will need to play with the jackplate height to find the sweet spot that gives moderate bow lift and best speed and handling... good luck...
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