Explorer 250 Repower

[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]

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.

Hi Rick,

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

 John

[john250x]

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.

[Capt. Bob]

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.

Good luck in the hunt.

[GT]

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.

[phnguyk]

My '04 placard says not to exceed 950 pounds for the outboards.
I know it's an old post. But information is best shared.