Moving up to Seafarer 228, Engine Advise

[Strikezone]

Maximum horsepower was stated as 250--not true; per the Grady White website, it is 300 HP. What I do not know, but would find of interest, is what MINIMUM HP is recommended. I'm used to seeing HP for a given hull as a range--you know like 90--150 for my present boat, but I do not see that on the Grady Website.

The newer 228s are rated for 300hp but my '00 is only rated for 250 max. I re powered this spring with a F250 and it is very impressive. Could only imagine with the F300

 

[bayrat]

Maximum horsepower was stated as 250--not true; per the Grady White website, it is 300 HP. What I do not know, but would find of interest, is what MINIMUM HP is recommended. I'm used to seeing HP for a given hull as a range--you know like 90--150 for my present boat, but I do not see that on the Grady Website.

The newer 228s are rated for 300hp but my '00 is only rated for 250 max. I re powered this spring with a F250 and it is very impressive. Could only imagine with the F300

I had a 2010 228 w f 250 and it was ok. Top end was 41mph at 6k rpm. Did 2.9 mpg at cruise. Like you I believe the f 300 would be the bomb !

 

[Strikezone]

My top end is 48 MPH at 5600 RPM.

 

[bayrat]

My top end is 48 MPH at 5600 RPM.

Wow..thats awesome. The F 300 top end on the 228 is also 48 mph so your not missing anything there.