Re powering my Monaro 24 with a 300 hp outboard. What 300 to use

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my 2024 df350a is most economical at 4300 rpm at 25 knots (28 mph), I burn 50 liters an hour ( 13.2 gph). 26ft northwest aluminum craft.

How much does it weigh.

 

[sudsy]

How much does it weigh.

Haven't put it on a scale but my estimate based on my tongue weight is around d 7500 lbs

 

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About 2 k lbs more than the 28 foot 8.6 kf I've been on.. and almost identical fuel economy. Best I can get is around 2knots per gal. 350 verado.

Impressive

 

[Doubleheader]

That’s really good fuel economy you’re getting, nice rig. I’m a mechanical binnacle guy, so the 250 Suzuki or the 300 merc sea pro are my pics. Buddy runs a fleet of sea pros out of Zeballos and has nothing but good reviews. The 300 has proven itself and is available with mechanical or fly by wire.
Haven’t priced a new motor out, scared to with the tariffs.
Good luck with your hunt!

 

[wolf]

Also check on warrnty lengths, to me thats a game changer

 

[Samnjoe]

Also check on warrnty lengths, to me thats a game changer

Agree on the warranty. Very important with this tech. I got full coverage 6 year warranty on all 3 new Yamahas.

 

[ab1752]

Merc has a 7 year promo to July 10th...i bet it is extended tho.

 

[wolf]

Merc has a 7 year promo to July 10th...i bet it is extended tho.

thats awesome , unfortunatlly here in vic area unless you wanna haul boat up island no dealer down here

 

[Pineapple Express]

Merc has a 7 year promo to July 10th...i bet it is extended tho.

You gonna hang a pair of Merc 225s on the back of your Islander any time soon?!

 

[ab1752]

Local dealer support is 100% necessary regardless of warranty duration. Hauling out and towing in sucks.

Id lean into a massive single for my barge.