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1996 Outrage Commercial 22 foot
danielj1998	#1  Posted on 09/18/17 - 9:58 AM
Member Posts: 4 Comments: 0 Joined: 01/15/11	I was hoping for an opinion. I just purchased a 1996 22 foot Outrage commercial hull without power. I plan to power it with a new motor this month. After doing research and shopping, the Evinrude E Tech 200 HO is getting the slight nod over the 225 Yamaha 4 stroke. Can anyone report on any experience with either and will the 200 Evinrude be enough the approach the 45 to 47 mph top speed. Thanks for any feedback.
Phil T	#2  Posted on 09/18/17 - 10:51 AM
Administrator Personal Page Personal Album Project Albums Posts: 7043 Comments: 6 Joined: 03/26/05	In case you didn't know, the civilian version, Outrage 22 was rated at at a max of 240hp. Given the added weight of the Guardian/Raider 22, I would suggest you get close to 240hp to reach the desired speeds. Have you considered a E-TEC 250? Same weight. 1992 Outrage 17 I 2019 E-TEC 90, Viper 17 2+ 2018 Load Rite Elite 18280096VT
mikegcny	#3  Posted on 09/18/17 - 12:39 PM
Member Personal Page Posts: 90 Comments: 0 Joined: 03/23/15	I have the civilian version of that hull (1984 Outrage 22). I have twin 115's on mine. I doubt you will hit those speeds with a 200.
JRP	#4  Posted on 09/18/17 - 12:59 PM
Member Posts: 755 Comments: 2 Joined: 08/29/14	I'll echo the comments that 200 HP seems underpowered for this hull. If the transom is notched for twins, you could mount two counter-rotating Merc 115 Fourstrokes likely for less money than the single Evinrude 200 HO. The Mercs are strong engines for their rating, so you would have around 250 HP.
danielj1998	#5  Posted on 09/18/17 - 3:00 PM
Member Posts: 4 Comments: 0 Joined: 01/15/11	Thank you, I have considered the E Tech 250, but, as you may know the max HP is 240 on the plate. The boat was originally set up with a 200 Yamaha 2 stroke back when new. But, I was never aboard. I will assume that the 250 would be the more optimal was to pursue. Thanks again.
danielj1998	#6  Posted on 09/18/17 - 3:01 PM
Member Posts: 4 Comments: 0 Joined: 01/15/11	Counter rotating Merc's !! never gave that a thought. I will check that option as well. Thank you.
mtown	#7  Posted on 09/18/17 - 4:52 PM
Member Personal Page Posts: 613 Comments: 5 Joined: 07/06/08	I have a 22' cuddy 1989 with a 2-stroke Yamaha 200. It is a good power option but with the extra weight I would probably go up in power. Twins would not be my choice for the drag and extra cost of maintenance.
Marko888	#8  Posted on 09/18/17 - 6:21 PM
Member Project Albums Posts: 413 Comments: 10 Joined: 05/26/08	I own a 1984 Outrage Cuddy 22 with early Optimax 225 (no bottom paint, no T-Top) This engine has a 3.0 L displacement. It will reach 45mph on any day, and I have seen 46. Given the E-TEC is newer technology and larger displacement, I would expect better performance.
danielj1998	#9  Posted on 09/19/17 - 4:15 PM
Member Posts: 4 Comments: 0 Joined: 01/15/11	Thanks for all the feedback !
ShadBurke	#10  Posted on 09/24/17 - 9:30 AM
Member Posts: 40 Comments: 0 Joined: 06/01/11	250hp is what you want. I have owned four whaler 22 guardians and they like big hp and little stern weight. The last few I had and still own had a yamaha f300 and f350 on a whaler drive. F300 exceeds hp rating of hull but some had transom options that supported more weight/higher hp.