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Explorer 250 Repower

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john250x:
I am considering re-powering my Explorer 250 with twin outboards. I was wondering what the max motor weight is for this hull.

I am looking at Suzuki 150 or 140 hp. The 150 is MUCH heavier and seems like the extra 20 hp is not worth the cost given the extra weight.

RickK:
If you plan on insuring it you need to stay @ 300hp or less. How is the transom set up? I am not familiar with how the Euro are set up, whether there is a notch for 1 or 2 motors.

Capt. Bob:
Light reading.

https://classicaquasport.com/smf/index.php?topic=14814.msg145468#msg145468

john250x:

--- Quote from: RickK on July 10, 2021, 03:31:34 PM ---If you plan on insuring it you need to stay @ 300hp or less. How is the transom set up? I am not familiar with how the Euro are set up, whether there is a notch for 1 or 2 motors.


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Hi Rick,

   I have twin Johnson 150s now, going to miss that 2 stroke power.

 John

john250x:

--- Quote from: Capt. Bob on July 10, 2021, 06:11:47 PM ---Light reading.

https://classicaquasport.com/smf/index.php?topic=14814.msg145468#msg145468

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Thanks, Capt. Bob, some good info there

 I am going to keep an eye out for a pair of used twins. Hard to justify spending 2 times what I paid for the boat on a re-power.

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