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| The boat was a 2005 620, with a 225 Yamaha 4 stroke. Don't know which prop, but it definately wasn't propped for hole shot. Took forever to get on plane. Once up, it topped out at 49. This was on Green Bay last July, 2nd day of the FLW tour event. Maybe he had too much prop and wasn't running high enough RPM's, maybe the motor wasn't in the right hole, maybe he didn't know to trim it up all the way. I can't answer those questions. I only know what I observed. Either way, all I'm saying is that I haven't seen a naturally aspirated 4 stroke perform as well as a DFI 2-stroke.
Maybe a longer hole shot, slightly lower top end, along with mid range performance, doesn't amount to a hill of beans. And maybe being quieter is a deciding factor. And maybe it's because your friend has a certain motor, or you, or somone you know, had a bad one from a certain manufacturer. Pick a motor on what you want from it, just like you do your boat, rods, reels, baits, leaders, gas, oil, beer, ...... The list goes on.
I've said it before. All the manufactures make good motors these days. Pick the one you want, and I won't criticize your decision. I may have some fun with it, but I won't ever say you made a bad decision. It's your money, you should spend it how you think you should.
That said, I hope your present motor isn't terminal, but if it is, good luck with your next one. | |
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