Motor selection for Seafarer 22

[tgcasey]

Hi
I am new to this forum and considering buying a Seafarer 22 set up with a bracket. It has no motor but I have a 150 Mariner with a 25" leg and I also may be able to get a 250 Mariner with a 30" leg.

My question is what is the best route to go? I am concerned that the 150 HP may be too small but I not sure what issues there may be with a motor with a 30" leg.

Comments? Suggestions? Recommendations???

Thanks

Tom

 

[magicalbill]

Not sure about proper leg height, but I am certain that a 150 HP is too small.
I owned a Seafarer circa 1992 for 10 years and ordered a 250 for it. Great combo and plenty of power.
I would say a 225 would be good also, minimum 200.

 

[Doc Stressor]

Yep. 150 hp won't do it. 200 is minimal and 250 is just right for that hull.

 

[Curmudgeon]

I have a Tournament 22 with bracket and BF225/25". I wouldn't want anything smaller, and I got over carbs several motors ago ... :uhm

 

[tgcasey]

Thanks.

Any comments on the 30" vs. 25" leg?

 

[Grouper Duper]

I owned one for 10 years, and had a 200 on it first and a 225 later. I loved it with the 225, and certainly wouldn't go below 200. The hull calls for a 25" shaft. You can't go shorter, but a 30" might work if you mount it on the highest mounts. Though I'm not a marine mechanic, I would think the only downsides would be a little extra drag and little deeper draft.

I also believe you can change middle sections on almost any outboard (maybe swap the 30" for a 25").

My current Grady has twin 200 HPDIs, and I think they're still a fantastic value on the used market. Find a low-hour, 25" unit that someone swapped for a 4-stroke, and it would be a great match for that hull. Light, powerful and efficient.

 

[SwampGrizz]

I have a 200 Yamaha HPDI on my 2000 Seafarer 228G, and it's been a great engine. Just do a search on this board, and I believe the general consensus is that it's a good motor, just pay attention to clean fuel and clean filters. I bought it about a year ago with 186 hours on it, and so far so good. As far as power goes, I can't compare it to anything else because I haven't owned anything else like this, but it seems to get out of the hole OK, and it goes as fast as I want to go. I can see where a 225 or 250 might be a good option, but the 200 HPDI ain't bad. I would agree that 200hp would be a minimum. Good luck with your decision.

 

[DB]

Grouper....that is no small job to replace the entire mid-section...done it...wouldn't want to do it again. :bang

 

[hangman1176]

250 or stay home. LOL......... I sold mine and my next WILL have a 300 on the next 22-8.

 

[GulfSea]

I have an F250 and absolutely enjoy it in every way. 200-225 would be fine too as others have said; you'll be disappointed with anything smaller. The real challenge comes when carrying more than 2 people with a smaller motor. Even the 250 takes a little bit to get out of the hole with 4 plus folks and gear onboard. Earlier than 2010 I think is only rated for 250hp but I would think the 300hp that the 2011's are rated for would be the real sweet spot.

 

[Clockwork]

dads got a seafarer with twin 115s and it will actually plane on a single 115. the 150 would actually get er down the road but you wont be very happy with it. my overnighter (20 footer) has a 150 on it and its fine but tops at 32mph. a 22 footer is actually more efficient but that said i agree with the crew that 200 is your minimum that you'll be happy with.

 

[SmokyMtnGrady]

I have an 08 seafarer and it came with a F250. I can see having the F300 would be awesome. I am intrigued about the twin 115 set up that clockwork mentions. I love to fish offshore and twins would awesome.

 

[Dougiewestcoast]

Hi
I am new to this forum and considering buying a Seafarer 22 set up with a bracket. It has no motor but I have a 150 Mariner with a 25" leg and I also may be able to get a 250 Mariner with a 30" leg.

My question is what is the best route to go? I am concerned that the 150 HP may be too small but I not sure what issues there may be with a motor with a 30" leg.

Comments? Suggestions? Recommendations???

Thanks

Tom

Hey Tom, I have a 98 228 seafarer with An F250 Yamaha, it’s as small
As I would go.. full of fuel and 6 people you will
Struggle to get up on plane,, In my opinion.

 

[Peter A]

I have an F200 on a 208 with hardtop, it’s good enough but I’d want more on a 228. HPDI 200 might be better but I wouldn’t put a F200 4Stroke based on my 208 experience with a smaller boat unless you run light, don’t have a hardtop and prop with a 4-blade.

 

[blynch]

I'd hazard a guess that in the 13 years since this thread started he may have settled on a decision

 

[Peter A]

Caught in the trap.

 

[Mustang65fbk]

I can't walk out.