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225 from 250 is 25. If it were 50 hp different then I would think it would be a 275. I have a pair of F225's and they are a great pair. Don't know about the 250 but 25 hp can make a difference.
I think kid stuff was implying that the f225 generally dynos around 209hp at the propshaft, whereas the f250 is closer to 260 at the shaft.* I can't point you to original sources, but a couple of dealers at the Miami show indicated this to me.
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i'm sorry, alot of people complain about the f225 not having any midrange torque,the f250 is supposed to be alot stronger midrange- wise,I seatrialed a 35 marlago last week with f225s and it felt like a real dog.any help appreciated..thanks
I think kid stuff was implying that the f225 generally dynos around 209hp at the propshaft, whereas the f250 is closer to 260 at the shaft.* I can't point you to original sources, but a couple of dealers at the Miami show indicated this to me.
Yea that 225 is a dog..............but a reliable dog !!!!
Cig .....................that is one Sweeeeeeeeeeeeeeet rig you have .................... and a hewes too !! Boy some people just cant hide money !!! I have't seen that boy around Charleston ... I would have noticed !!
Peter,
I have a pair of F225s and they work great. The boat is over 10k pounds. and runs in the 40mph range. Great mileage also.
Do you have a brother John in Va Beach....? Tom
PETE,
OUR KIDS GO TO THE SAME SCHOOL AND WE SOMETIMES BOAT TOGETHER, THEY ARE A TERRIFIC FAMILY... AM TOLD MY WIFE THAT JOHN WENT TO FL TO LOOK AT A BOAT, AND I DIDN' REC THE MAKE. SO WHEN I SAW THIS I FIGURED IT WAS A RELATIONSHIP... TOM
Pete: I have an F250 on a Grady 258. The variable valve timing definitely gives more of a push in the mid-range. You can feel the difference. Also, I get about 4 mph more on top end compared to what Yamaha publishes for my boat with a 225. Fuel economy on the F250 seems to be at least as good as the 225. I'm taking a trip to the Keys next week, by water, about 130 miles, so I'll get a better feel for that. So far I have 46 hours on the motor. I hope to say that it is as reliable as an F225 when I have 500 hours.
I forgot to add that the F250 does require 89 octane gas.
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wahoo33417 - 3/19/2005 5:29 PM
Pete: I have an F250 on a Grady 258. The variable valve timing definitely gives more of a push in the mid-range. You can feel the difference. Also, I get about 4 mph more on top end compared to what Yamaha publishes for my boat with a 225. Fuel economy on the F250 seems to be at least as good as the 225. I'm taking a trip to the Keys next week, by water, about 130 miles, so I'll get a better feel for that. So far I have 46 hours on the motor. I hope to say that it is as reliable as an F225 when I have 500 hours.
yamaha f250...vs f225..big difference?? 
is the f250 much different from the f225 ? 
