1980 aquasport 200 walk around

[debo350]

Just need info,Ijust got this 1980 aquasport 200 walk around super solid boat all around,its a 25 inch transome,just wondering can i hang 2 70hp johnson's off the back or should i stick with 1 motor,also can you run a 20 inch shaft motor on a 20 inch transom,the boat is rated t 200hp.

 

[dingbat]

Re: 1980 aquasport 200 walk around

No, you can't run a 20 inch shaft off a 25" transom.

Twin 70's on that boat would be marginal. A single 150 or 175 would be much better

 

[Fleetwin]

Re: 1980 aquasport 200 walk around

No, you can't run a 20 inch shaft off a 25" transom.

Twin 70's on that boat would be marginal. A single 150 or 175 would be much better

+1 Twin 70's are NOT 140 HP. They are about 100. Not to mention, wrong shaft length leads into other issues you don't need.

 

[steelespike]

Re: 1980 aquasport 200 walk around

If you do a lot of off shore twin motors are nice in the event of a break down.But they can increase the odds of a break down.
Twins add complication and weight,will use slightly more gas than a single of the same hp and will be slightly slower than a single of the same hp.Depending on the year twin 70s would weigh about 650 A 150 420. The year and model could change those numbers considerably.

 

[debo350]

Re: 1980 aquasport 200 walk around

Ok well understood,where are some places that i cn find a used or rebuilt motor,i live in Pennsylvania,and also would rebuilt be better than used?? I always like johnson and evinrude cause they are easy to work on,but what other makers of outboard motors make good reliable motors,I once owned a Tohatshu motor that was very very reliable,fast and very good on fuel,it was even one of the quietest motor that i ever owned at wide open throtle,but any help to lead me in the wright direction,funds are limited!!!1