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Re: 200s Engine Options
Posted: Wed Mar 06, 2019 3:01 pm
by cmattj
jrsem wrote: Mon Feb 04, 2019 7:03 am
I'm looking at ordering a '19 200s. This is getting to be towards the top of the budget so I can't just "check every box". Do you guys thing the Merc 4.5L/200hp is going to be underpowered? We're on a 640 acre lake (40MPH limit) where usually the worst wake is from wakeboard boats. 2/4 adults normally, at most 4 adults, 4 kids and kneeboarding, tubing. The dealers seem to be defaulting to the VP/240hp. Thanks for any input.
So in answer to you jrsem.
As you may know a group of us went to Cobalt for the spectacular tour. Looking at the builds on the CS series and the 200-220 was the Base V6... ( Gulp ) 240hp engine. I came across enough to realize they have the confidence that it will perform well. And in competitive markets it makes a big difference. I’m sure it will work for your environment.
Re: 200s Engine Options
Posted: Fri May 31, 2019 4:27 pm
by Oldbro
Lake Geneva in Wisconsin is a beautiful big lake and they put a 45 mph limit. First positive result was the disappearance of the offshore powerboat gang. The Fox River/ ChainOLakes system could use the same sanity brought to it.
Re: 200s Engine Options
Posted: Mon Jun 03, 2019 4:01 pm
by akorcovelos
Oldbro wrote: Fri May 31, 2019 4:27 pm
Lake Geneva in Wisconsin is a beautiful big lake and they put a 45 mph limit. First positive result was the disappearance of the offshore powerboat gang. The Fox River/ ChainOLakes system could use the same sanity brought to it.
No way, half the fun is looking at all the hot boats cruising the Chain. If Mother Nature would stop kicking us in the junk the Northern Illinois Offshore Club could start the shootout again. Sorry, but Lake Geneva banned through hull exhaust too, no fun up there. The Chain serves a different crowd, we like to get down!
Re: 200s Engine Options
Posted: Mon Jun 03, 2019 8:18 pm
by Big Block Power
akorcovelos wrote: Mon Jun 03, 2019 4:01 pm
Oldbro wrote: Fri May 31, 2019 4:27 pm
Lake Geneva in Wisconsin is a beautiful big lake and they put a 45 mph limit. First positive result was the disappearance of the offshore powerboat gang. The Fox River/ ChainOLakes system could use the same sanity brought to it.
No way, half the fun is looking at all the hot boats cruising the Chain. If Mother Nature would stop kicking us in the junk the Northern Illinois Offshore Club could start the shootout again. Sorry, but Lake Geneva banned through hull exhaust too, no fun up there. The Chain serves a different crowd, we like to get down!
When did sll of this Happen. I never knew that. Not that I'll boat there anyways.
Re: 200s Engine Options
Posted: Mon Jun 03, 2019 9:29 pm
by akorcovelos
Not sure on the speed limit, but the ban on through hull has been in place for several years.
Re: 200s Engine Options
Posted: Mon Jun 03, 2019 9:55 pm
by cmattj
akorcovelos wrote: Mon Jun 03, 2019 9:29 pm
Not sure on the speed limit, but the ban on through hull has been in place for several years.
Wow. That’s were my Donzi 22 went years ago. What a shame
Re: 200s Engine Options
Posted: Wed Oct 30, 2019 1:39 pm
by Gamecocks220
I have the v6 280hp dp in my 220s and it has plenty of power. May be a good option for your rig.
