Considering Repowering

[kjrbarnes]

Just had a lower unit go on my 1989 evinrude 175 motor, and am considering repowering. I have a 1984 22' Grady White walkaround that is labeled as 230hp Max. I have 3 questions that I hope someone can help answer:<br />1) What else is involved in repowering other than the new motor? (i.e. new controls, etc.)<br /><br />2) I heard that 4 strokes are heavier that 2 strokes. Is a 4 stroke 175 motor (like Honda, Suzuki) too heavy for my boat?<br /><br />3) Would anyone recommend factory rebuilt motors, or shoud I go for it with brand new?<br /><br />Thanks for the help.

 

[JB]

Re: Considering Repowering

Howdy, KJR Barnes.<br /><br />Yes, most 4 strokes are heavier than equivalent carbed 2 strokes. Closer to DFI 2 strokes.<br /><br />There is currently no 4 stroke in 175Hp available, though a 175 Honda is runored.<br /><br />4 strokes suitable for your boat would be the DF140 Suzuki or Johnson or the Yamaha or Honda 200 and 225.<br /><br />There are several good DFI 2 strokes available in your power range.<br /><br />For a 22' Grady White, I think I would go for the Honda V6, 200 or 225.<br /><br />On the other hand, a Johnson Carbed 175 or Evinrude DFI 175 would use most, if not all of your current controls and instrumentation.<br /><br />Be sure to check out iboats' inventory of warrantied, late model and new engines. Click on Boat Motors at the top of the page.<br /><br />Good luck, and let us know what you go with.

 

[DJ]

Re: Considering Repowering

KJ,<br /><br />The Grady is a heavy boat by anyones terms.<br /><br />Althought the John/Rude/Suzuki 140 is truly a great engine, I believe it may be little light for your hull.<br /><br />I would stay with 175 plus. The Yam and Honda 200/225's are very nice engines but the price tags are equally as nice-read high.<br /><br />If fuel economy is not a big issue, go with a carbed engine of that hp. range. They are reliable, easy to maintain and relatively a bargain.