208 Adventure repower options

[fullphase]

Hey all,

I have a 2006 208, that needs new power. I have a 225 honda on right now and just wondering if what I should go with. I am leaning toward yamaha. Just wondering if I should go with a 200hp or 225? Is anyone running a 200hp on a 208? I am thinking it should be fine if it has the correct prop pitch. I am not concerned about top speed, but I do do a couple of trips a year that require a heavy load. Any thoughts advice is welcome.
thanks

 

[altouchet]

I had the same boat with a Yamaha F250 V-6. Although the power was great, I felt the weight on the transom adversely affected the way the boat performed. I think the new Yamaha F200 inline 4 cylinder would be the perfect combination of power, and weight for that boat. It's under 500 lbs. Of course, it depends on what type of activities you do with the boat, how many people you normally carry, and whether you have a hard top, or not.

 

[fullphase]

Good call, because I do have a hardtop. Most times I dont have a huge load.....but a couple of times a year I do for sure!

 

[MA208]

I had a 2007 with a hard top and F200 V6 yamaha. No problems at all. Felt like the perfect power to me. 5700 rpm 42 mph with 40 gal fuel and full water, 1 person, trimmed well in glassy water. Also had 4 adults and 4 kids on board and it pulled a tube around no problem. Obviously it is sensitive to fuel load since fuel is heavy, but it just seemed to like being tabbed down a fair amount when loaded heavy. No issues getting on plane at all. I can't speak to the new 4 cyl F200, but I suspect that with the weight savings it would do even better. Looks like it saves 120 pounds over what I had.

 

[ric2352]

I have the F200XB (4 cyl) on my 208. It's fabulous....plenty of power, no weight issues, great fuel economy.... doubled my range over the old 175 2 stroke, top end about 45 mph, which like you I don't care about. I'd do it again....go for it!

 

[fullphase]

Thanks for the info guys.....hey Ric, is your 208 a hardtop?

 

[Finest Kind]

Did you consider this before you decide to repower with Yamaha?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r1hDIsTCj1g

By the way, they are currently offering an 8 year warranty...

 

[fullphase]

wow....that is impressive! Are they far enough along to call them proven yet?

 

[Finest Kind]

wow....that is impressive! Are they far enough along to call them proven yet?

That video is several years old. The first G2's were sold in June of 2014.
They are tried and true and proven in the field.....love mine!

 

[ric2352]

Yes, hardtop, full canvas and a 9.9 kicker. Suzuki would be the only other engine I would look at closely

 

[fullphase]

Thanks guys for the tips....I think I will bite the bullet and go with the 200hp rather then the 225.
If propped correctly I think I will be fine....

 

[SmokyMtnGrady]

I would bite another bullet and get the YCOP motor theft deterrent system for $750. I am repowering for the 2nd time in 2 months. I ordered YCOP. I like to boat every now and then in the Keys and Bahamas. It is worth it to me since last week my motor was stolen out of Titusville in my brothers driveway. New motor is a good target

 

[fullphase]

Hey Smoky.....thanks for the tip!

Damn....I just read your post about your engine.....so sorry man! Best of luck to you in retrieving it, or the insurance coming good!

 

[Lt.Mike]

I would bite another bullet and get the YCOP motor theft deterrent system for $750. I am repowering for the 2nd time in 2 months. I ordered YCOP. I like to boat every now and then in the Keys and Bahamas. It is worth it to me since last week my motor was stolen out of Titusville in my brothers driveway. New motor is a good target

This has a familiar ring.
I had ADT install their stuff two days after my home got robbed.
Mike

 

[journeyman]

This has a familiar ring.
I had ADT install their stuff two days after my home got robbed.
Mike

Agree. You never think you need it until you wish you had it......