Outboard Newbie Q's

[TwoBallScrewBall]

Hey all,<br /><br />Had an I/O in my previous (and first) boat. Picking up a new (to me) boat Saturday, 23' wellcraft WA which has a 200HP Ocean Pro. Just had some general questions.<br /><br />Any quirks or common issues with this engine? It has 218 hours on it, and is a 1997 model. Owner has full professional maintence records. Did a sea trial and it ran nice. It has some type of system which provides a high-idle on startup. What is this?<br /><br />Just out of curiousity, how much of an increase in gas consumption can I expect going from my 19' 140hp i/o to this 23' 200hp outboard? I am expecting about twice the consumption at cruise, is that about right? <br /><br />Any comments, suggestions or experiences with this setup are welcomed.<br /><br />Thanks!

 

[angus63]

Re: Outboard Newbie Q's

The "quick start" system is activated everytime you start that motor. It advances the timing about 4° for about 5 seconds after the motor is started, then will remain on until the motor temp is about 120° F. You also have "SLOW" which will limit RPMs to about 2000 if it senses high temp or low oil. You can expect to burn nearly 20 gallons/hr at WOT (appx 5500 rpm if set up correctly), and probably around 10-12 gal/hr cruisin at 3800-4000 rpm.<br />Good luck

 

[TwoBallScrewBall]

Re: Outboard Newbie Q's

Thanks angus!

 

[brokeboater]

Re: Outboard Newbie Q's

that baby loves gas and oil. i have a 99 200 johnson on a 21' walk around. pretty dependable motor so far. good luck

 

[Cricket Too]

Re: Outboard Newbie Q's

There's no doubt that it loves gas and oil. I have a 2000 200hp and angus is pretty right on, about 12 to 13 at cruising. They smoke a lot at idle also, don't let it concern you. Damn good motor. Good luck.