Evinrude E-TEC 225 HO or 250?

Magnum · 11 January 2006, 23:41

Both 3279cc V6 and the power output of the 225 HO is stated as "factory tuned". Apart from the colour, what is the difference between these two engines?

ADS · 11 January 2006, 23:43

I read somewhere the 225HO rude was 247HP, but that may have been for the earlier Evinrude DI engine.

Alex

Magnum · 11 January 2006, 23:52

Wewps. Wrong forum. Thanks for moving.

simmons0 · 12 January 2006, 00:19

The 225HO has 10% more power than the sticker says, so 247hp.

They're for American sport fishing competitions where your engine if dyno'd has to be within 10% of the stated hp. Something like that anyway, i forget the details.

Not much point buying a 225HO in this country if the 250 is the same price.

GED · 12 January 2006, 07:31

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Originally Posted by Magnum

Both 3279cc V6 and the power output of the 225 HO is stated as "factory tuned". Apart from the colour, what is the difference between these two engines?

ive just bought a 225ho there is a lot of diff. between the two engines: small power diff. lighter weight,smaller sized engine, quicker of the mark, but most important its the boat your fitting it to.
made for sport/thinner type hulls.the set up height is very important

Chris Murray · 13 January 2006, 20:47

I looked at these at LBS.

The 225HO is much more streamlined under the water. It has a slimmer gearcase = less resistance to the water but therefore smaller (weaker?) gears. This might account for some of the difference in weight.

It looks the business!

I decided to stick with the 250, given the hard life that it will probably get.

Cheers!

Chris.

GED · 13 January 2006, 22:01

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Originally Posted by Chris Murray

I looked at these at LBS.

The 225HO is much more streamlined under the water. It has a slimmer gearcase = less resistance to the water but therefore smaller (weaker?) gears. This might account for some of the difference in weight.

It looks the business!

I decided to stick with the 250, given the hard life that it will probably get.

Cheers!

Chris.

WEAKER GEARS!!! I don't think so ,what evidence do you have

Magnum · 13 January 2006, 22:19

GED, which instruments and throttles do you have and are you pleased with them?

HO sure looks prettier than the stock 225.

codprawn · 13 January 2006, 22:45

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Originally Posted by GED

WEAKER GEARS!!! I don't think so ,what evidence do you have

I can understand his logic though..........

Milan · 14 January 2006, 10:09

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Originally Posted by Magnum

GED, which instruments and throttles do you have and are you pleased with them?

HO sure looks prettier than the stock 225.

None because he hasnt got it yet

I have the evinrude Etec 225 and the smart gauges come with it as standerd

GED · 14 January 2006, 10:38

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Originally Posted by Magnum

GED, which instruments and throttles do you have and are you pleased with them?

HO sure looks prettier than the stock 225.

as you can see this is my set up before changes. 2006 models are having a new set of instruments (so ive been told) but whatever happens i will be keeping my flow meter,volt meter, hour clock..and the throttle arangement

Milan · 14 January 2006, 10:41

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Originally Posted by GED

as you can see this is my set up before changes. 2006 models are having a new set of instruments (so ive been told) but whatever happens i will be keeping my flow meter,volt meter, hour clock..and the throttle arangement

That gives me an Idea GED lets start a show us your console lay out thread

GED · 14 January 2006, 10:48

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Originally Posted by Milan

That gives me an Idea GED lets start a show us your console lay out thread

Great minds think alike...how about show us your a frame as well!!!!!!

Milan · 14 January 2006, 10:54

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Originally Posted by GED

Great minds think alike...how about show us your a frame as well!!!!!!

Why not old fruit sounds like a plan I will polish my camera immediatly