Opinions on a 2003 used Honda 225 4-stroke 25XF

[gcapehart]

We are considering a used 2003 225hp Honda 4-stroke. It has 635 hours. The Boss desires a quieter engine. Our boat is a 1982 25XF. The seller is a fisherman and is asking $5,000.00 for the Honda. Looking online I see all sorts of comments about Hondas from the best to the worse. Also I still see the old debate of 2 versus 4 stroke as in weight, efficiency, reliability, expensive 4-stroke maintenance, etc; etc; etc; With a boat as big as ours, will we notice a signifigant savings in fuel, easier starting, slower speed, again etc; etc; etc;?       Thanks, Gary and Sue

[Que Pasa]

They are heavy motors.

[gcapehart]

We have a chance to get a great deal on a used Honda 4-stroke BF 225 265 hours! If it all checks out will our 25XF/24' 6" Express Fisherman be alright with that 600 lb. motor? Our old Johnson runs fine but really sucks the fuel and is getting on in years as a 1989 225.     Thanks, Gary

[RickK]

Gary, it's ok to keep all the questions you have on the newer engine for your XF in this thread.  Otherwise it gets hard to figure out where to answer.