Power recommendations GS

[Baxter0808]

Hey everyone,
So im having the absolute worst luck with rebuilding my current motor, its one thing after the other and I'm basically fed up.
I either need a new Sportmaster and powerhead, or just a whole engine to ease my pain.
I deal with a fair bit of chop so I'm not trying to do 100mph, 80 is plenty. I want my GS to jump out the hole and good response. Fuel consumption isn't my biggest concern but better doesn't hurt..

Let's hear recommendations, and even if anyone has a connection to where I can get what I need from a reliable source. Whether I buy it in good shop or have someone rebuild for me.

 

[Rick Propst]

love the boat looks great, 225 promax is my thoughts its reliable and has great power

 

[aj06bolt12r]

If your happy with 80 I would be strongly considering a 175 pro XS Optimax. Should be capable of over 80 once properly set up and get incredible fuel mileage and reliability on that rig. Gorgeous boat by the way.

 

[Lotus 50]

200XS ROS

 

[ROBERT CROSS]

Another vote for the 175 P-XS.

Disclaimer...we love the ROS but they are $$$ and hard to find.

 

[Baxter0808]

was getting the 225 promax idea pushed at me.
What kind of setback would be good with the 175proxs?

 

[Baxter0808]

I've also been trying to keep my 15inch mid. but from everyone's experience, should I really be that concerned if I have to switch to 20inch?

 

[Rick Propst]

as long as you are aware of the water could wash over you will be fine plenty of people are running 15" motors on them i was worried about mine as well but i have not had any problems

 

[GotMyAlly]

At 80, you're not going to see any speed or handling differences between the 15 or 20 inch mid.

As much as I like the promaxes, they're getting a little long in the tooth. I'd be leery about buying one of that age unless I knew the seller really well.

 

[Baxter0808]

At 80, you're not going to see any speed or handling differences between the 15 or 20 inch mid.

As much as I like the promaxes, they're getting a little long in the tooth. I'd be leery about buying one of that age unless I knew the seller really well.

Appreciate this advice greatly!
Starting to get the itch to just say forget this whole motor and find something turn key.

 

[stuart gary]

if you're going to sell your boat please let me know 985-518-1603. can you send pics? thanks

 

[Baxter0808]

if you're going to sell your boat please let me know 985-518-1603. can you send pics? thanks

Don't think you'd want to pay the shipping all the way from Bermuda haha

 

[resqu-u]

There's a lot of knowledge on here to help troubleshoot your 200. They are reliable and fast enough motors when set up stock. I've ran a 15" mid for years and have never had a problem. If you just give up my recommendation for new power would be a new 150 pro XS. Cone the lower and run 80 all day sipping gas.

 

[Baxter0808]

Well guys I went and bought a low hour 260 and am going to bolt it up to my 15 mid.
Curious about anyones experience with different lower units, I have my 1.87 SM but would you lot recommend something different? stock coned? TM coned?

 

[GotMyAlly]

I'd stick with that sporty.

 

[wcarlyle]

And I would second that.


2016 Allison Grand Sport
225 Promax

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