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Your boat will handle it for sure. Im not too sure however about buying a motor that has been submerged. That would be a chance you would have to be comfortable with. I had a 115 johnson fastrike that went upside down in salt water for 17 hours and after that I took it to the shop had it checked out and it ran great for the next 2 years that I owned it. But, that was a carburated motor and no fancy computers like the E-Tec. The performance gain with the 225 would certainly be an eye opener and you would love it. Check with your insurance first however and make sure they would still cover you!! I would have trouble passing up on that price. You could sell your 200 for that and break even for sure.Chris CoupelPaulina, La.Chris CoupelPaulina, La.

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Contact Brannon, he will get you in touch with somebody at BRP that might be able to help you out.Brannon —cell-920-295-2069 “Day or NIGHT” worner_brannon@yahoo.com I know that BRP has motors that are mfg for the military that can be dropped in water for weeks but not sure which components would be sealed.Any idea how long it was submerged for and how long it has been sitting since then?Also is your 95 even rated for 225?

rlb8s, You are correct with the issues that could be encountered with tournaments. Some tournaments would not allow you to fish with an “overpowered rig”. But, do you really believe that going from a 200 to a 225 would cause safety concerns? I cant imagine a P-2 powered with a 225 would be any less safe than a Bullet, Allison, Stroker, Blazer, Gambler, Bass Cat puma, cougar, with a 250 on it. I mean there are countless numbers of Allison XB-2002 and 2003s with 260, 280 hp motors on them. Im pretty sure the P-2 can handle the 225 safely. I know of several with 225s on them and they handle it with absolutely no issues at all. Please dont take my comments as being abrasive. I do respect everyones opinion. Its just that we hear comments about safety all the time and I feel the safety comes from the driver more than the boat and motor combination. Mine however is just one opinion and I am probably the minority on this one. I just cant shake the speed bug. Ive tried and I just aint satisfied with the norm. Take care yall and good luck with your decision Cowboy.Chris CoupelPaulina, La.Chris CoupelPaulina, La.

I would be most concerned with all the electrical components, alternator, wires, etc that arent suppose to get wet too.