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Posted 2/20/2015 10:12 AM (#755079 - in reply to #754238)
Subject: Re: 150 H.P. and 200 H.p. fuel economy

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It depends on the boat. In my experience an aluminum boat will handle being "underpowered" (less than max) than a comparable length fiberglass boat. strictly HP talking a 150 on a 16' boat is going to get better mileage than a 150 on a 21' boat. Will a 150 on a 21' boat move it? yes. will it be efficient? maybe. Will your buddy with the same boat and a 250 go faster? yes. Better holeshot? yes. will the 250 get better mileage? negligible, but it will get close to the same if not better at a higher rate of speed. The trolling thing unknown? I reference speed, because "less time traveling=more time fishing!" MAX POWER!