Update: I run an 18 Pitch x 15 1/4 diameter saltwater series 2 3 blade prop. Nothing special. I chose this prop because of how stern heavy my '98 is and it needs all the help it can get when loaded down for fishing. Helps get up boat out of the hole and on plane. Other props are designed for...
I also went with the 2022 250 Yamaha outboard because of the mechanical steering. The 2023 motor has the new cowlings. Same exact motor. You can get it in fly by wire or mechanical. However the mechanical is harder to find and you're paying quite a bit more for the same motor. Just new cawlings...
Yes a CC. Ran in the US OPEN about 3 weeks ago at the shotgun start. 47mph with 3 head and a boat full of gas. I have hit 50.3mph before according to my garmin and tach. Also have a video of me running with the wind in my back going 49 with a 2006 yamaha 250. 5600rpm is what i have seen before i...
I have a 1998 23' DV with a bracket. I repowered mine with a brand new 2022 4.2l Yamaha 250. Considered the 300 but the cost optimization of price to advantages was not worth it. You can compare the 250 to 300 on the Yamahas website. You will get about 3-4 more mph on the top end speed with 300...