Overpower my 200 Osprey or buy a 222 ?

[johnsjmc]

I recently bought a Suzuki 175 4 stroke with intention of repowering my 1997 200 Osprey several have said the engine is too heavy and will submerge the scuppers. Should I look for something a little larger? Used along shore near Tampa(Tarpon Springs). What would a 222 or a 222CCP perform like with a 175?

[GoneFission]

That would be a nice engine on a 200CCP or a 222CCP.  They were both designed for twins, so the extra weight is not much of an issue.  CCPs also have a 25" transom height, so make sure the motor has a 25" length shaft.  

See ya on the water!

[aquasport79]

I think it would be ok
I have 19.6 FF 170 I/O
(which is the same type boat hull)
That I/O setup MUST weigh more than a 175 out board.
On top of that I have a 30 gallon bait tank in the back of the boat as well!
I say go for it

[Aswaff400]

should be fine, i'd get some of them ping-pong ball scuppers to be on the safe side... i plan on re-powering my 200 osprey after i finish re-powering my truck lol

I think it would be ok
I have 19.6 FF 170 I/O
(which is the same type boat hull)
That I/O setup MUST weigh more than a 175 out board.
On top of that I have a 30 gallon bait tank in the back of the boat as well!
I say go for it

those 170/190's are actually very light motors for I/O's. we got a pair of em in our searay me and my dad can carry a complete long-block