Powering my new boat
Submitted by dwayne on Mon, 2015-09-14 20:51
Hi fishos
I have a new boat made by oceanic fabrications, 7.5m
It has twin fuel tanks - total 500 ltrs
All up will weigh in at 3.2 - 3.5 ton
I would like any information from other fishos that have a boat similar size and weight
I am looking at 150hp - 175 hp suzuki twins or as low as 140 hp
Do not want to under power it. Manufacturer is saying max hp is twin 175
Any info will be appreciated
Cheers
Dwayne
Vinesh87
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I have sent you a pm. Most
I have sent you a pm.
Most of the oceanics have single 250's - 300's. They go fine with a single 250 so either any of those twins will go well. Twin 175's would boogie!
The new 200 yamaha is the same weight as the 175's suzuki haha.... too much power!
Rob H
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yeah as Vin says, there is
yeah as Vin says, there is several guys here with same boat but single, I think JNG got one last year with 250?
Change your header on this thread to Oceanic... and you'll be much more likely to pick up another owner here who can help
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Vinesh87
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Yes Justin has a 250 zuki and
Yes Justin has a 250 zuki and it goes pretty good!
jng
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Yup I've got one with a
Yup I've got one with a single 250hp, couple of guys I know with the same boat either has a 250 or 300
250 is more than enough for what I use it for, goes pretty good with 3or 4 guys fishing etc
twin 175hp would be my choice if I was to ever upgrade
I guess you have to consider the amount of weight you have in your boat while underway etc
WestOz
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Always go for the max hp
Always go for the max hp rating.
6149
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As much power you can get
I had Bruce biuld me one about 3 years ago .i have v8 Yamaha 300 hp on the back and love it he make a great boat
use it a lot in shark bay and monkey mia in that flat water you can real get up
and the fit out I did my self in about 4 mouths
Dan_9
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Twin 200's. As my old man
Twin 200's. As my old man always said max hp plus a touch more. Plus it's even numbers so obviously good luck :p