Repower 255WA - weight question

[chumslinger]

Hi all,
I have decided to repower my SeaPro 255WA.  It currently has a 2 stroke Yamaha 250 Saltwater Series II.

I'm wondering if anyone has repowered from the same setup - 2 stroke to 4 stroke.  Was the higher weight of the 4 stroke a concern?  And if I'm considering dropping to a 200HP 4 stroke will the boat be significantly under powered?  I never have run the boat full out on any regular basis so if it's just a little less power then I'm fine with that but I don't want to feel like it's way under powered.

Thanks for any advice.

Dan

[freezerfiller]

Look at different brands and see how they stack up compared to your current setup. Lets say they the one you like weighs 80# more than your current motor. You can put a bag of quick crete back there and know exactly what to expect. Main concerns would be making sure your scuppers and thru-hulls stay above the waterline. I wouldn't downsize unless you have to.

[dbinding]

MY 235WA runs with a Yamaha F225.  After propping it out correctly, i can run 36 WOT.