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    motor for a stratos

    I have a 19xl prostar. It has a 200merc on it now. I can get a Mariner 225hp for a good deal. Would that be too much weight with the 225 on it? I do not fish tournaments

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    200-225-250-300 all the same engine mostly and weight--likely not rated above 200hp but no issues with the weight efi engine?
    2022 z519 cup 225 merc 4s ser # 3B210484. 2--hds12 live units. 2 poles, atlas plate, ghost, hamby's, active target, merc digital gauges
    2002 basscat pantera 3 (dad bought new) sold 8-2-22
    2000 stratos 20 ss (bought new) 200 hp Rude ficht great boat/motor sold 11-21
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    Quote Originally Posted by mactlman View Post
    200-225-250-300 all the same engine mostly and weight--likely not rated above 200hp but no issues with the weight efi engine?
    it is rated for a 200hp but the deal for the 225hp is a great price. I will probably stay with a 200hp or even a 150hp. Really it is my dads boat but he is giving it to me.

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    Yes it will work fine. Do not put a 150 or anything smaller than a 200 on it.
    2015 Triton 19TRX, 225 Optimax
    2006 Skeeter ZX190, 150 Yamaha SHO
    1988 Ranger 375V, Mercury 2.5 EFI
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    Quote Originally Posted by SoccerBoy2003 View Post
    it is rated for a 200hp but the deal for the 225hp is a great price. I will probably stay with a 200hp or even a 150hp. Really it is my dads boat but he is giving it to me.
    use the 225 and change the cowl out?
    2022 z519 cup 225 merc 4s ser # 3B210484. 2--hds12 live units. 2 poles, atlas plate, ghost, hamby's, active target, merc digital gauges
    2002 basscat pantera 3 (dad bought new) sold 8-2-22
    2000 stratos 20 ss (bought new) 200 hp Rude ficht great boat/motor sold 11-21
    pulled by a 2500HD Denali will all the BANKS upgrades
    MAGA 45-47
    ASE/GM Master tech before tools