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Debating about Repowering my 2006 218 Fun Deck
tackhouse1
Member Posts: 13 ✭
Hey guys,
As the title says, I have a 2006 FunDeck 218 with a 150hp Honda OB. Overall the engine has been great, but I find it lacking the low-end torque when attempting to water ski, and top end is around 35-36mph (per the dash gauge).
The boat is rated up to 200hp, and we are kicking around the idea of repowering with a 200hp OB.
Going with a 200hp Honda would be the first logical option, but I'm wondering if a different brand would provide better low-end grunt (without sacrificing reliability). From what I read the Evinrude G2 has a ton of low end power.
Any thoughts/experience/comments?
Lastly with the trade-in/sale of my 150hp Honda (with 150 hours of us), what do you think the approximate cost would be?
Thanks in advance!
As the title says, I have a 2006 FunDeck 218 with a 150hp Honda OB. Overall the engine has been great, but I find it lacking the low-end torque when attempting to water ski, and top end is around 35-36mph (per the dash gauge).
The boat is rated up to 200hp, and we are kicking around the idea of repowering with a 200hp OB.
Going with a 200hp Honda would be the first logical option, but I'm wondering if a different brand would provide better low-end grunt (without sacrificing reliability). From what I read the Evinrude G2 has a ton of low end power.
Any thoughts/experience/comments?
Lastly with the trade-in/sale of my 150hp Honda (with 150 hours of us), what do you think the approximate cost would be?
Thanks in advance!
Comments
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(Max rated hp = Good) x (Engine swap = $$$); a more complicated equation than it appears.
