23 SE Repowered with DF250

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In case anyone has to repower their 23SE. I recently put a 2014 Suzuki DF250 on mine. With a 20 prop im getting close to 6K rpms and 50mph. I could get more speed from a different prop but this one makes the boat jump on a plane quick and cruise fast at low rmps. Motor is lighter than my old F225 and seems to have a lot more power. I have only put a few hours so time will tell but so far it feels like the perfect motor for this hull.

 

[DaleH]

I'd have the prop tweaked to ensure you can turn 6K RPMs ... dang, I bet that FLIES w/ her!!!!!!!!!!!!

 

[warthog5]

So which motor did you really put on it?

DF-250TX or DF-250APX

 

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Tx

 

[warthog5]

There is a difference. Were you aware of that?


Congratulations.

 

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Yes, I almost got the 300apx but it was 3k more. I am very happy with its performance. I put almost 2000 hours on my old Yamaha. I don't see a huge difference in the top speed but the hole shot is amazing.

 

[Marty D]

Nice. You pick a great motor. With Parker boat being ass heavy having that x power for hole shots is nice. I'm in the market for a new 250 and that motor is looking good and it's about 8k less. Lots of luck. Marty D.

 

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isn't the max for this hull 225hp?

 

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Yes, but I dropped weight and increased HP, so I'll take my chances. Lol. I've put about 150 hours on her since the repower and I can say its the perfect motor for this boat.

isn't the max for this hull 225hp?