Recent content by HalibutRustler

I have a 2004 2520xl with a Suzuki DF300. I run a Suzuki 3x16x17 on my boat but I'm probably at least 1500lb heavier than you. It has been a very reliable addition for me and love the motor with digital shift. In flat conditions I can cruise at 30mph with 2mpg stats. My boat is loaded with...

Hi Mark: Sounds good that your boat planes quickly. Checked on the proper max RPM's on the DF200 and they recommend between 5500-6100RPM's. This will help determine what is best for you. Hoping loaded you can swing the 16x18.5"props. If you can get 2mpg that would be great with the deep v...

Hi Mark: Just checking to see if you were able to dial in the to set of motors. Hopefully everything is a go for you.

Hi Matt: Looking really good on that repower. Noticed they have the motors up one hole on their mounting. Can't wait until you post some #'s on power and economy. I think you have the perfect setup and would probably start with the 3x16x18.5 Suzuki props. No doubt you have given this a lot of...

My situation varies from yours as I have a Suzuki DF 300 rather than the Yamaha F250. Although I have managed successfully with a stock Suzuki 16" diameter 17" pitch I was of the opinion a different prop would give better performance. After careful consideration and discusions with Powerteck...

Finally resplashed yesterday after moving the engine up and changing all fluids. The Suzuki DF 300 has 5 mounting bracket holes available. Initially the motor was located in the first hole that placed the engine in the lowest position. I chose to take digital photos of the cavitation plate at...

Ran the engine for 4hours today to obtain the needed hours for the first service ( 20 hours ) I'am slipped in Redondo Beach so will have the boat pulled this next Friday and Kent Anderssen Marine will move the engine three holes and then I will check the rpms at max throttle. Right now I'm at...

Ran the boat yesterday in calm water to check engine height at cruise. The engine is in its lowest position and the cavitation plate is approximately 5" below the water level. I can raise the engine about 3" and hopefully this will increase rpms to the correct range. I trimmed the engine at...

Started a thread on TheHulltruth forum in regard to the prop and was informed the motor may be way too low. Joey from Sundance Marine indicated that the anti-cavitation plate should be just above the water being splashed at cruising speed. He indicated that raising the motor would be the first...

The motor is on and the conversion is complete ( well almost ). The digital throttle and shift are as smooth as silk. Slow speed manuveering is enhanced and I noticed getting back into my slip is a lot easier. The dealer and I felt the 3-blade stainless steel 16x18.5 would be ideal however now...

I spoke with Kent Anderssen Marine today and we're tentatively set to begin the repower next Wednesday. The delay has been due to the ordering of the Yamaha 8hp high thrust with the 25" shaft. Apparently the motor didn't exist in Ca. and is being shipped from Georgia. I'm going with four...

The Fred Hall Fishing Show is in Long Beach, Ca. starting today thru Sunday and the Dealer that will be installing the motor is at the show all week. Hopefully Kent Anderson Marine will initiate the install next week. I will be going to the show tomorrow and apparently they have a cross...

Signed the paperwork for the repower and hopefully within a couple of weeks I will have the Suzuki 300 on the armstrong bracket. With the additional weight I have on the boat the F225 has been inadequake the last three years. Have a 55 gallon Offshore bait tank, galley, and an additional 4d...

Paul Your situation differs from mine as I have the full bracket. The cost to change brackets was inhibitive. The bolt pattern of the dual bracket is different than the single bracket. One would have to remove the single patch all the holes and then drill new holes to match dual bracket...

Paul: I would suggest waiting for the Suzuki 300df or the yet to be announced 325-350 Yamaha four stroke. I am in a similar dilema as am waiting to repower my 2004 Parker 2520xl that is way underpowered with a Yamaha f225. I am on the west coast and have added a bait tank (offshore 55...