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Aquasport Mechanicals - things that need a wrench, screwdriver or multimeter => Engines & engine woes => Topic started by: john250x on July 10, 2021, 10:05:17 AM

Title: Explorer 250 Repower
Post by: john250x on July 10, 2021, 10:05:17 AM: 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.
Title: Re: Explorer 250 Repower
Post by: 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.
(https://classicaquasport.com/gallery/data/749/00CatPg6-250Exp.jpg) (https://classicaquasport.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=11987&title=00catpg6-250exp&cat=749)
Title: Re: Explorer 250 Repower
Post by: Capt. Bob on July 10, 2021, 06:11:47 PM: Light reading.

https://classicaquasport.com/smf/index.php?topic=14814.msg145468#msg145468
Title: Re: Explorer 250 Repower
Post by: john250x on July 19, 2021, 10:28:29 PM: 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.
(https://classicaquasport.com/gallery/data/749/00CatPg6-250Exp.jpg) (https://classicaquasport.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=11987&title=00catpg6-250exp&cat=749)

Hi Rick,

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

John
Title: Re: Explorer 250 Repower
Post by: john250x on July 19, 2021, 10:34:27 PM: Quote from: Capt. Bob on July 10, 2021, 06:11:47 PM
Light reading.

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

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.
Title: Re: Explorer 250 Repower
Post by: Capt. Bob on July 20, 2021, 07:35:19 AM: Quote from: john250x on July 19, 2021, 10:34:27 PM
Quote from: Capt. Bob on July 10, 2021, 06:11:47 PM
Light reading.

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

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.

It is but I did just that and then some with my 91 WAC. I enjoy the hull so much that I re-powered new. The original factory installed two stroke still ran well but I wanted newer tech and and a four stroke. Never tried to justify the cost differential based on the hull's age but rather what I use it for. I certainly don't speak for most but I have had this hull for 12 years. The motor is 3 years old. I just like the way it does what it does. Boats are not monetary investments but rather food for your head. My thoughts anyway. :ScrChin:

Good luck in the hunt. :thumright:
Title: Re: Explorer 250 Repower
Post by: GT on February 03, 2022, 07:05:43 PM: Not sure this making it to post. I too have a 2000 Explorer 250 with a Johnson 250hp. I like the boat a lot and will repower too in at least maybe to years max. I want to go to a 300hp. Hoping more reviews be out and proven reliability on the new v8 Mercury. Biggest concern I have is the added weight with 4 strokes. The Suzuki 300 is an option too with their warranty but even heavier than the Mercury. I don’t want a boat to porpoise. Any advise with repowering to a 4 stroke for this boat as well would be appreciated? Or should I rebuilt the Johnson when time? Also single outboard I have.
Title: Re: Explorer 250 Repower
Post by: phnguyk on August 07, 2023, 04:53:07 PM: My '04 placard says not to exceed 950 pounds for the outboards.
I know it's an old post. But information is best shared.