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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Counter rotating Merc's !! never gave that a thought. I will check that option as well. Thank you.

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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.

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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.

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Thanks for all the feedback !

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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.