jdawwggin25
Seaman Apprentice
- Joined
- Aug 12, 2009
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- 30
My current setup is an Aquasport 200 Osprey with yamaha 115hp 115ETLH motor. Motor is a 1987 and running decent. It needs to have the carbs rebuilt and engine tuned but overall gets from point A to point B with little worry. I would keep the setup I have and just tune the outboard and rebuild the carbs but I am planning an rebuild on the osprey.
Right now the transom is cracked and will need replaced so I am planning on attaching a single engine transom bracket and close in the transom with storage for the dual batteries, oil tank reservoir and raw water wash down pump. This will also let me have a bait well in the back and extra storage bins on each side. Then I can rebuild my console unit and again add extra storage bins. The final project will be to build a top like some of the old aquasport boats had. The top will be a full cover with aluminum rods attached to the top of the gunwales and then loop down to the side of the leaning post.
Its a lot to undertake and my biggest worry is bringing the weight of the batteries and live bait well to the rear of the boat and then extend the motor another 30" off the back of the boat. I am worried about being underpowered with the 115hp motor. We like to go offshore aswell as cruise the lake and pull tubes/wakeboarders. I have an option to buy a 1989 yamaha V6 excel 225hp motor. The boat is rated for a yamaha 185hp max and I would like to know what makes them come up with that motor number and how is it some guys will power with 200hp + motors on these boats? I understand one is a weight issue but can I solve that problem with the rebuild of the transom, strengthen the transom and bracket up and maybe add extra supports in places? I am unsure of a few of these things but would love to power the boat with a 225 motor. Any help or advice is always appreciated. Sorry for the long post.
Right now the transom is cracked and will need replaced so I am planning on attaching a single engine transom bracket and close in the transom with storage for the dual batteries, oil tank reservoir and raw water wash down pump. This will also let me have a bait well in the back and extra storage bins on each side. Then I can rebuild my console unit and again add extra storage bins. The final project will be to build a top like some of the old aquasport boats had. The top will be a full cover with aluminum rods attached to the top of the gunwales and then loop down to the side of the leaning post.
Its a lot to undertake and my biggest worry is bringing the weight of the batteries and live bait well to the rear of the boat and then extend the motor another 30" off the back of the boat. I am worried about being underpowered with the 115hp motor. We like to go offshore aswell as cruise the lake and pull tubes/wakeboarders. I have an option to buy a 1989 yamaha V6 excel 225hp motor. The boat is rated for a yamaha 185hp max and I would like to know what makes them come up with that motor number and how is it some guys will power with 200hp + motors on these boats? I understand one is a weight issue but can I solve that problem with the rebuild of the transom, strengthen the transom and bracket up and maybe add extra supports in places? I am unsure of a few of these things but would love to power the boat with a 225 motor. Any help or advice is always appreciated. Sorry for the long post.