Sabre and 175 Verado

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August 16, 2008 at 7:12 pm #300086

Hooter
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Does anyone know how a 175 Verado would work on a Sabre?

August 16, 2008 at 8:01 pm #300087

Bass Cat Boats
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This would be a very interesting combo in my opinion. Im sure it would run just fine, I would just be worried about the Gas mileage. The big Verados are horrible in that dept. I think BCB may have posted on this a while back and Im sure they will be in soon to answer your question. I would also have to look at the Suzuki 175. I understand that those engines are performing very well across the board and have been very reliable so far. Someone has to have some experience with these motors that can tell us about them… Chris Coupel Paulina, La.Chris CoupelPaulina, La.

August 17, 2008 at 5:47 am #300088

Bass Cat Boats
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The Verado is a heavy engine. While it works well, we like the 200 and are not fans of the 150 or 175 due to weights on those for an 18 boat.

August 17, 2008 at 8:41 pm #300089

sabreski
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hooter, the sabre has 2 different hp ratings on the coastguard plate 175 2-stroke max and 115 4-stroke max. so hopefully we will not see how that combo works. john

August 18, 2008 at 1:03 pm #300090

angler557
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Where did you see or hear about a different rating for the 4 Stroke ? I dont think the Sabre with a 93″ beam would have any problems at all running a 150/175- 4 stroke. As a matter of fact, that would make an ideal rig for a lot of people. My 2006 plate only mentions the175 hp limit.

August 18, 2008 at 1:55 pm #300091

cotileangler
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my 2008 Sabre-Horsepower rating plate is 175HP on two stroke and 115HP for 4-stroke-John

August 18, 2008 at 2:22 pm #300092

SilvrTour
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I have an 06 Sabre w/ a 115 Optimax, was looking to up the HP and asked this question 6 or 8 months ago. BCB said then that hanging 510 pounds of Verado on a Sabre would not be a good idea. That is almost 100 lbs more than 150 – 175 Optimax – the handling of the boat would change significantly I would think.. The mid-range 115 four stroke – not a Verado – still weighs 25 lbs more than my Optimax 115, and with less torque I dont think the boat would have much of a hole shot . john

August 18, 2008 at 3:21 pm #300093

sabreski
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angler557, on my 2007 sabre coastguard plate. john

August 19, 2008 at 1:44 am #300094

Hooter
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I have a 2002 Sabre, and it is rated for 175 HP. When I bought my boat in 02, it was a “Certificate” boat (boat and trailer). I got a great deal on the rig. I also got a super deal on a brand new, in the box, 1997 150 HP Suzuki (2 stroke, EFI). The boat and motor have performed wonderfully. I am 61 years old, and this may be my last boat. Short of a wreck or something, the boat will probably outlast me. But the motor is another story. One day I will have to replace the motor. I cant really outrun any body, cause most everybody has 200s or up. Thats ok. What I DEMAND is a good hole shot, and I am willing to give up a little on top for that hole shot, if necessary. With the price of gas, something has got to give. I live in eastern NC, and by far the most popular motor overall is the Yamaha 4 stroke. The most popular motor on bass boats around here are Optimax. Here are motor weights, on 20″ shaft 4 stroke motors. 150/175 Verado-510 lbs. 150/175 Suzuki -474 lbs. 150 Yamaha-466 lbs. A 150/175 Optimax weighs 431. Now, what would be wrong with the Suzuki or Yamaha on my boat? Does any one really know what kind of performance I could expect. By the way, I dont want a DFI motor made by any body. Just a hard headed old mans opinion! PS- My 2 stroke Suzuki is a heavy motor. I have looked but cant find the weight, but it is heavy.

August 19, 2008 at 5:36 am #300095

SilvrTour
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I think it would depend on your choice of a prop. 4 strokes arent as quick out of the hole, but with the right prop it would work. A friend has an 19.5ft aluminum “river” style boat (HarberCraft) he runs on the Columbia- with a 115 yamaha 4 stroke- he put a 19 pitch on it and it jumps right up, but his top end is about 41 mph with three guys and gear. The boat wt. is about the same as a Sabre. He likes the motor, and wouldnt go to a 2 strokes for anything. With a 150 I think you could get a good hole shot and a descent top end. john
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