vking + 3.0 merc

[Andyhydro]

Did some research...The E Tec 200 is in the same weight class (430s) as the 175 opti.....hmm this looks more promising....however once into the 225 platform they are all 535lbs and up.
200 may be an option.

Russ mentioned the promax ran about 375 ....would another 50 some odd pounds make a difference on a v king?

Theres just something about that Merc roar that would take some getting used to living without lol.

[77viper]

I don't think 50#'s is going to break ya. The sound of the BRP is something else I love it.

One reason I like the new etecs is the warranty, In 2008 they had a run of bad injectors. I had a boat in this morning in for his third injector. I called BRP and asked if I could just replace the rest before he was out of warranty and they didn't hesatate and said they will send them out. Where mercury would rather hold off and see what happens.

[Andyhydro]

Good to know! Thanks Chet! I'm assuming they can be fitted with bobs cones, low water pick ups and exhaust over hub props?

haha aaaand now it's imagination time....
Any guesses as to what a well set up v king with a 200 Evinrude....running some sort of chopper would top out at?

[beauweevle]

i have a 84 vking with a 2.5
i baught it about a month ago and the crank rod bearing came apart, dam .
but it was fun while it lasted

[RussF]

Did some research...The E Tec 200 is in the same weight class (430s) as the 175 opti.....hmm this looks more promising....however once into the 225 platform they are all 535lbs and up.
200 may be an option.

Russ mentioned the promax ran about 375 ....would another 50 some odd pounds make a difference on a v king?

Theres just something about that Merc roar that would take some getting used to living without lol.

my Merc 200 as they say FISHING MOTOR weigh about 425 lbs

[Andyhydro]

hmm thats comparable .....what "fishing motor" do you have....optiax? pro xs?

[RussF]

I dont anymore I had Merc 200 EFI

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[Rut311969]

Just put a 225 ho di on the Voyager seems to have a sh@t ton of power just got to set it up its to low in the water so I need to raise it up ahole or 2 well see what happens . By the way ho is high out put di is derict injection they have some lower unit mods and are very quite running .I well keep you guys posted .

[S P E E D]

According to the OMC Service manual my 93 3.0L 225 Jonny weighed in at 455 pounds. Again, all that weight on a light 16 footer and had zero issues with driveability. Not to mention I installed an 18 Gallon fuel cell in the rear and the battery. I removed the rear couch section and built a folding rear plate with some speakers. Alot lighter then the couch section, plus I'm sure nobody would want to sit beside the offshore mid lol.

[RussF]

According to the OMC Service manual my 93 3.0L 225 Jonny weighed in at 455 pounds. Again, all that weight on a light 16 footer and had zero issues with driveability. Not to mention I installed an 18 Gallon fuel cell in the rear and the battery. I removed the rear couch section and built a folding rear plate with some speakers. Alot lighter then the couch section, plus I'm sure nobody would want to sit beside the offshore mid lol.

yeah BUT your a little carzy