You asked for a comment so here it is. I just rolled 600 hrs on my Suzuki 250 2ss 2020 model. I fish 4 days a week because i love it and I'm retired, and my wife needs a break from me. So far, I have replaced 3 lower units because I live and fish on a 27,000 acre cypress tree forest. Lots and lots of stumps. Good fishing though. My guys at the boat shop are amazed that I have had zero motor issues. My guy at the boat shop has been selling Suzuki's for 4 yrs with only one warranty issue. That can't be good for the boat guys. Good thing he sells merc's. I have had two and won't own another. Great hole shots a good top end speed, i have had it to 73+ by gps. It's a 2000 203 ChampioN. Thanks to Andy for recommending the Suzuki and the 27 pitch prop.
Great video Andy.....these are the best videos you do!! Love the on the water and prop testing videos. I run a 2019 520C / 250 Pro XS 4 stroke that I bought new and has 100 hours on it. With a true pitched 23 Fury 3 blade, Lithium batteries, power pole blades, and a ghost TM, I got 73.3 last weekend by myself, full tx load, and 3/4 tank fuel with a little more left in it. I'm guessing its a 74 gps boat. Instant holeshot and overall performance is great. I know a Ranger is not a fast boat but I am thrilled with the way mine performs. I run 3" bp for an engine height and I have absolutely no complaints with how mine performs. Keep up these type of videos....these and the shop life videos. Love em!!!!
Nice....going to repower my 2009 Ranger 198vx sometime soon. Still running Evinrude Etec. Been a good engine so far. One replaced a fuel injector. But i rarely run my boat at WOT. Next engine will probably be Yamaha or Suzuki.
Great Video Jordan. Love seeing the new Suzuki an Andy's Long Hair whipping in the wind on that top end speed going down the River. Love you guy's an have a great weekend.
This is awesome to see! I was in that tournament, but wasn't fishing in that area. I would have came and chased you down if I seen you though haha I met another youtube guy there as well! Great video as always!
I bleed the hydraulic steering in the 96 ranger today. It is almost ready for a run. Dumped about a cup of hydraulic fluid on my new carpet just as i was finished. Lol rebuilt carbs last week. This smoking beast is gonna haul ass. Cant wait to see 65 mph.
Wish I lived near you! Repair shop near me couldn't diagnose a bad trigger on a 1995 75hp Mercury. They just told me the motor was worn out. Fixed it myself and it runs great, learned a lot and won't be back to that shop!
very few shops have any sort of diag skills. I can't say how many new customers and happy people I have made where other places said new motor and all they needed was a 2-300 dollar repair.
There’s not many old school outboard mechanics left. If they can’t plug in a laptop with OEM software to diagnose the problem they might not be able to figure it out. OEM Shop manuals for pre ECU outboards will typically lead to troubleshooting success. Seems like you figured it out, nice work! 👍👍
I only live a couple hours away from your shop. May have to bring my old 2000 518vx and 200 Opti in. My mechanic here just can’t get it right. I’m really eyeing a repower with one of those Suzukis though….
Just picked up 2019 Nitro Z21 with a mercury 250. Had it out twice runs 65 with just me and fully loaded. I’m loosing some mph with not have hydraulic jack plate.
Im running 63mph with the atlas 12” jackplate at 6” high, 5950 rpm. Running a 24 scorpion, holes wide open and the holeshot is sluggish. 2016 triton 20 trx with 12’ talons, fully loaded 2 people. Not sure if i should get the 24 worked or try a 23 ??? Any recommendations for a 4 blade for better hole shot ????
04 triton 21x with a new 2022 mercury.. hit 75 2 ppl live well half full.. bobs jack plate , 1/2 tank gas. I think a 24 pitch will give another 1 to 2 mph. It’s a 23 fury.
I’d love to help the algorithm drive more ad dollars your way by leaving a comment on what boat and motor I’m running. But I can’t. Stuck on the bowl (toilet). Bad case of the “runs” (Diarrhea). I’ll try later.
Depending yes good point but and only saying this because I seen this guy go inches like 6 next to another boat for the shot he's been driving boats since he was 7 yrs old and was driving bass boats at age 12 and went 110mph at age 17 yes he probably should have it on but everyone around him is completely ok with it and he has asked all we appreciate your comment and concern thanks
It really doesn't matter how long you've been driving a boat. anyone could pass out, be hit or knocked out thrown from the boat and without that kill switch cord killing the motor it's going to make the whole situation worse. When the big motors runing you should always have your life jacket and kill switch on and connected. I care about y'all and others.
Thats a good looking boat. Makes me want to get a newer one. I got a 2007 stratos with a 200etec, and my boat has been in the shop since march, because i cant find a freaking fuel injector for it. They're on backorder. If anyone has one ill gladly buy it 😂. Part# 5006222
I only live a couple hours away from your shop. May have to bring my old 2000 518vx and 200 Opti in. My mechanic here just can’t get it right. I’m really eyeing a repower with one of those Suzukis though….
You asked for a comment so here it is. I just rolled 600 hrs on my Suzuki 250 2ss 2020 model. I fish 4 days a week because i love it and I'm retired, and my wife needs a break from me. So far, I have replaced 3 lower units because I live and fish on a 27,000 acre cypress tree forest. Lots and lots of stumps. Good fishing though. My guys at the boat shop are amazed that I have had zero motor issues. My guy at the boat shop has been selling Suzuki's for 4 yrs with only one warranty issue. That can't be good for the boat guys. Good thing he sells merc's. I have had two and won't own another. Great hole shots a good top end speed, i have had it to 73+ by gps. It's a 2000 203 ChampioN. Thanks to Andy for recommending the Suzuki and the 27 pitch prop.
Great video Andy.....these are the best videos you do!! Love the on the water and prop testing videos. I run a 2019 520C / 250 Pro XS 4 stroke that I bought new and has 100 hours on it. With a true pitched 23 Fury 3 blade, Lithium batteries, power pole blades, and a ghost TM, I got 73.3 last weekend by myself, full tx load, and 3/4 tank fuel with a little more left in it. I'm guessing its a 74 gps boat. Instant holeshot and overall performance is great. I know a Ranger is not a fast boat but I am thrilled with the way mine performs. I run 3" bp for an engine height and I have absolutely no complaints with how mine performs.
Keep up these type of videos....these and the shop life videos. Love em!!!!
Beautiful. You do an amazing job. Wish I had your service here where I am. 67 isn’t bad fully loaded with a Ranger and not even broken in.
Love fishing out of that boat. Great Job!
Nice....going to repower my 2009 Ranger 198vx sometime soon. Still running Evinrude Etec. Been a good engine so far. One replaced a fuel injector. But i rarely run my boat at WOT. Next engine will probably be Yamaha or Suzuki.
Great Video Jordan. Love seeing the new Suzuki an Andy's Long Hair whipping in the wind on that top end speed going down the River. Love you guy's an have a great weekend.
Definitely more river tests
This is awesome to see! I was in that tournament, but wasn't fishing in that area. I would have came and chased you down if I seen you though haha I met another youtube guy there as well! Great video as always!
Nice rig!! 89 Stratos 201 Pro XL with a 200 Evinrude XP is what I run. Single axle trailer and everything!!
Love the on the water test. Keep them coming. How about key floaties ?
I bleed the hydraulic steering in the 96 ranger today. It is almost ready for a run. Dumped about a cup of hydraulic fluid on my new carpet just as i was finished. Lol rebuilt carbs last week. This smoking beast is gonna haul ass. Cant wait to see 65 mph.
Wish I lived near you! Repair shop near me couldn't diagnose a bad trigger on a 1995 75hp Mercury. They just told me the motor was worn out. Fixed it myself and it runs great, learned a lot and won't be back to that shop!
very few shops have any sort of diag skills. I can't say how many new customers and happy people I have made where other places said new motor and all they needed was a 2-300 dollar repair.
There’s not many old school outboard mechanics left. If they can’t plug in a laptop with OEM software to diagnose the problem they might not be able to figure it out. OEM Shop manuals for pre ECU outboards will typically lead to troubleshooting success. Seems like you figured it out, nice work! 👍👍
I only live a couple hours away from your shop. May have to bring my old 2000 518vx and 200 Opti in. My mechanic here just can’t get it right. I’m really eyeing a repower with one of those Suzukis though….
Pretty sure I saw you guys yesterday. I was at Moxies and walked down to the dock, saw a boat screwing around. lol
Like the test but what was RPM at WOT?
Just bought a 09 pantera 4 with 340hrs on the opti!
Nice!
67 mph out of that tank is good stuff! BTW, wear a life vest always, always, always
man I wish they had an SS 200 V6..... The I4 scares me from a performance perspective
Badass!
if you was repowering your with a 175, would you go with a mercury or suzuki
Like the test videos.
Is that 250 Stealth Fly By Wire or Mechanical?
In Georgia a 25 is gonna be best this from for summer. Winter months a 26 will be the best prop
What prop currently running?
Just picked up 2019 Nitro Z21 with a mercury 250. Had it out twice runs 65 with just me and fully loaded. I’m loosing some mph with not have hydraulic jack plate.
Give us an uodate and lake test #2.
Hey Andy, did you run their new prop? If so, what were your thoughts? Hope you all have a great weekend!
Was that a new jack plate before or after he wrecked the lower units?
Dream boat package except lowrance
We need a "Let Her Eat" shirt and also more of Andy's rant videos.... like a Nitro with a Force on it😅
Better slogan... Letter Eat!
Ayo! That thing is sharp!
Has Suzuki got their motor where it will run as fast as the high end merc
What was the break-in on the motor
Zuk’s will go thousands of hours on ocean running vessels that are mostly at cruising speed. Not sure about bass boats that are WTFO all the time.
Im running 63mph with the atlas 12” jackplate at 6” high, 5950 rpm. Running a 24 scorpion, holes wide open and the holeshot is sluggish.
2016 triton 20 trx with 12’ talons, fully loaded 2 people. Not sure if i should get the 24 worked or try a 23 ???
Any recommendations for a 4 blade for better hole shot ????
What ever happened with that Gambler/Suzuki combo you river tested?
So what prop worked best on that boat?
25p scorpion
04 triton 21x with a new 2022 mercury.. hit 75 2 ppl live well half full.. bobs jack plate , 1/2 tank gas. I think a 24 pitch will give another 1 to 2 mph. It’s a 23 fury.
Yes the 21X is a fast boat. Ran 80 MPH with a Mercury 250 XB 2 stroke.
@@Lray4x4 wow that’s smokin fast
Disabled fisherman looking for the smoothest riding bass boat under 20ft. Thanks
In the 80’s my father had a Ranger 168V /150hp very smooth
He likes working on things no doubt by the truck he is driving
Where's your Life Jacket?????
Here comes the facebook police.
@@gramsey01 🙄🙄
If it was up your azz, you'd know!
Ya safety first ?🤣🤣🤣
Speed , money ,no brains !😂😂😂😂
Is the owner of this boat on Social media? Would love to ask a question
67 MPH with a 250hp, yep that's a Ranger for sure.
Aren't bridges no wake????
No sir trim it high let it fly !!!!
That motor looks like it's doing 90 mph just sitting still!
Looks great doesn’t it?!
I wish our bridges weren't a no wake zone..
Comment below what rig and motor combo you're running!
1995 Stratos 284dc with Evinrude Intruder 150hp.
2003 skeeter zx225 with ox66 3.1 l. My first boat and I’m loving it. Absolutely zero issues
2006 ChampioN 210 ‘06 Merc 250xs Fury 26p 3 blade prop
2017 z520 250 pro xs 2stroke full tournament load 2 guys 70 mph ! If I go 4stroke that's what it gonna be a Suzuki.
22 G3 Sportsman 1910, SHO 150
You guys works on customers stuff ,cant remember keys, .Did you put piston back in motor !!😂😂😂😂
We have 2 sets of keys just a matter of whose we are using most of the time his are in the boat
No vest bad optics Andy. Just sayin'. I've used my lifeline twice at 100mph and feel absolutely naked without it in any boat.
Sell your testing everything out on the boat what about the kill switch
It works don't worry
You should set the proper example of wearing a pfd or at least looping the kill switch lanyard around your leg. Jus sayin'.
I’d love to help the algorithm drive more ad dollars your way by leaving a comment on what boat and motor I’m running. But I can’t. Stuck on the bowl (toilet). Bad case of the “runs” (Diarrhea). I’ll try later.
I wish Suzuki would.make them lighter and a 300ss
No life jacket / kill switch cord...? Bad example...!
Depending yes good point but and only saying this because I seen this guy go inches like 6 next to another boat for the shot he's been driving boats since he was 7 yrs old and was driving bass boats at age 12 and went 110mph at age 17 yes he probably should have it on but everyone around him is completely ok with it and he has asked all we appreciate your comment and concern thanks
It really doesn't matter how long you've been driving a boat. anyone could pass out, be hit or knocked out thrown from the boat and without that kill switch cord killing the motor it's going to make the whole situation worse. When the big motors runing you should always have your life jacket and kill switch on and connected. I care about y'all and others.
Thats a good looking boat. Makes me want to get a newer one. I got a 2007 stratos with a 200etec, and my boat has been in the shop since march, because i cant find a freaking fuel injector for it. They're on backorder. If anyone has one ill gladly buy it 😂. Part# 5006222
67..is that all.. how about 65 at 4500 feet 2 stroke yamaha 225 loaded. Not impressed
He's a swimmer, no life jacket needed. Clip the kill clip on your belt loop and haul ass. 3 min run. Pft
Suzuki’s great engines but Ranger’s are garbage.
I only live a couple hours away from your shop. May have to bring my old 2000 518vx and 200 Opti in. My mechanic here just can’t get it right. I’m really eyeing a repower with one of those Suzukis though….