Is 150 HP enough for 2120 SC

[Little Boat]

I think the Parker 2120 SC is a great idea. Many have a 150 HP Yamaha. Is that the right engine?

 

[Lucky John]

You are not going to break any speed records but the 150 is a very reliable economical engine. I have a 2120 07 and have close to 900 hrs on it. I've been out 60-65 miles and trolled all day only burning approx 65 gallons. I have done several trips at this distance and the burn has been consistent.

 

[scalywag05]

I have a 2120 with a 150 hpdi (2 stroke). I can cruise at 30 mph no problem. The boat planes nicely. I have a pulled a kid on a tube with no problem either. The boat is not designed to be a speed demon but it moves very well. I havent spoken to anybody that is dissapointed with a 150, and when i see other 2120's on the water they all have the 150.
Are you looking at a brand new one?

 

[loco]

I have a 21DVCC with a 2stroke 175. I can hit 43 on GPS and the boat does not feel under powdered. All things being equal I'd prefer a 225, but don't "miss" the extra horses enough to do anything about it....

 

[pelagic2530]

Go for the 225, people will pay top dollar for private space flight these days :lol:

 

[Luv2fish]

I have a 2120 with a F150 4 stroke. I hit top end with a half tank of fuel and just me on the boat at 35 MPH (GPS). It is not quick out of the hole but I have trim tabs and I can get up on plane pretty easy. I've only felt under powered one time at the mouth of the Chesapeake bay with a good wind and outgoing tide. I would have preferred a little more power but didn't feel out of control at all.

I've had some talks with a couple of Yamaha mechanics that said they fel the 150 was the most reliable motor Yamaha produces. I have 800 hours on mine and it has been great. Nothing but regular maintenance.

Steve

 

[CentralMarineService]

Here is an older (2004) performance review on the Yamaha 4 stroke F150.

http://www.yamaha-motor.com/assets/prod ... -PKR-C.pdf