621 with 250 V-rod vs 300?

[Modog]

Looking for the performance differences that I would see between a 250 Verado and the 300 Verado on a 2011 Ranger 621. WOT? Holeshot?
Would any of you with experience say that the 250 V-Rod is underpowered on this hull?

[PJM]

Modog

It seem like if you jump up 25hp as a rule you seem to get a couple more mph. Jumping up 50 ponies could be huge even though they are using the same block on on all their six cylinders models. I think if proped right, the 250hp will push it fine..........

[k4xjk0]

Your gonna save a few bucks but it will show up in your performance. The 250 will work, but in order for that hull to perform to it's full potential you've gotta go with the 300. It'll be about 8-10mph slower. You can prop it to get out of the hole better but that will only slow you down more. It'll be a bit of a pig in big water as well.

Guys will tell you they have a 250 and it works great...and I'm not arguing that. It'll just work better with a 300. Gotta try and max out the hull on any boat if you can. Or downsize. Huge difference on resale as well. All IMO of course.

[bloodman]

Why wouldnt you get the 300. If you can justify the money for a 621 you can certainly afford the 300. Last I checked them things can go between 60-70k. I must be missing something here. Nothing like having a $70,000 boat thats underpowered.

[Modog]

Originally Posted by bloodman

Why wouldnt you get the 300. If you can justify the money for a 621 you can certainly afford the 300. Last I checked them things can go between 60-70k. I must be missing something here. Nothing like having a $70,000 boat thats underpowered.

Yes, you are missing something here. The boat is used and has the 250 V-Rod on it already. I posted this because I have a friend that is interested in the boat, but thanks for your concern.

[bloodman]

Originally Posted by Modog

Yes, you are missing something here. The boat is used and has the 250 V-Rod on it already. I posted this because I have a friend that is interested in the boat, but thanks for your concern.

Just my opinion. Its alot of boat and IMHO needs all the Hp it can get. Good luck whatever he chooses. Thats one heck of a rig either way.

[Scuba Steve]

I have been running twin Verado 300's on my dive boat for almost two years now. The warranty is due to expire in July and I am repowering with the new Yamaha 300 Offshore as I am frightened about repair costs after the warranty expires. Why? The Verados have given me so much trouble, almost every day there is a new problem.
The engines have now done 655 hours and seldom go over 4200 RPM. The fuel economy is very good but the electrics are soft, definately not up to commercail use in salt water. I have had two lots of ECM (the module that controls the electronic throttle), 3 cowling trim switches, a new SmartCraft display and a new belt tensioner. I have also had to have three of the four cowling latch cable replaced as they corroded and broke. The cowlings leak constantly meaning that we have to wash the engines every day otherwise salt builds up everywhere.
I am sure these are great engines for occasional use on freshwater but if you use your boat hard, frequently and on salt water, think about something different.
As a comparison, I have two Yamaha F150's on my smaller boat. Had them 5 years and apart from one leaky trim/tilt unit and regular servicing these have been fantastic motors and now have over 3000 hours and run like new. Yamaha is in my opinion durable, reliable and a great return on investment.

There's only a one year warranty for commercial use. It's clearly stated in the warranty, which reads:

'The commercial warranty duration for Outboard and MotorGuide is one-year and commercial-use products do not receive promotional benefi ts. Corrosion coverage is not available on commercial-use engines'

Yamaha and Evinrude both only offer one year warranty coverage for commercially used motors, as well.