Mercury two-stroke 150

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Hi I just bought a 20 foot V20 center console with out a motor what motor would you recommend I believe the boats rated for 150 to 200 horse. I was looking at buying a 2010 150 Mercury two stroke with less than 200 hours on it. How will the boat handle with that engine is it a good engine for that boat.
Thank you Bill

 

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That engine will be a perfect match. most v-20s are rated for 200 or 235hp, so a 150 is just fine and what most reccomend.

 

[phatdaddy]

my cuddy came with one, it lasted 10 years. i put another one on it in 94. it lasted 20 years. i put a third one on it last year.

yeah, i think the merc 150 is a good match.

don't know which one you got, but i'd recommend the merc premium plus oil or if an opti, use the opti oil.

 

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Performance

What did she Cruse at and what was Top end speed. How much fuel does she Burn at cruising speed. Thanks Bill

 

[phatdaddy]

depends on which motor, the carbed will get 2-3 mpg the opti, probably 4-5.
this is on a cuddy, center console would be a little different.
cruise between 28-32. wot 38-42

load and conditions make a BIG difference, as well as the prop.
if your wanting to go fast with a load, might want to look at a 200. it's easier to run a 200 at 3/4 than a 150 at wot.

the last 150 i put on was a 4 stroke, totally different animal. i get 4.5 mpg at 32 mph, top end is 42mph and drops to 3.5mpg. i considered an opti, but to get 4S performance out of a 2S, you have to run it right on the edge of imploding. i opted for the simplicity and ease of maintenance of the 4stroke. this motor kinda reminds me the old dodge slant 6, not the fastest or the sexiest , but hopefully the toughest.
i've got 140 hours on so far and love it.