2003 275 Conquest With Twin 300

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Barbender
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2003 275 Conquest With Twin 300

Postby Barbender » Tue Apr 02, 2024 6:49 pm

Q1: are twin 2017 SUZUKI DF300 engines “too much” for a 2003 275 CONQUEST.

I think the 2003 275 CONQUEST maximum power is specified as 450-HP.

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Re: 2003 275 Conquest With Twin 300

Postby Jefecinco » Wed Apr 03, 2024 10:02 am

What is too much power? There are thousands of boats successfully operating with more power than the boat is rated for. I believe he weight of the engines is a more critical factor than the horsepower. Horsepower is easily controlled by throttle position.
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Re: 2003 275 Conquest With Twin 300

Postby jimh » Wed Apr 03, 2024 2:50 pm

Barbender wrote:I think the 2003 275 CONQUEST maximum power is specified as 450-HP.
There is likely a strong correlation between the maximum power rating at 450-HP and the largest four-stroke-power-cycle engine sold by Mercury Marine being rated 225-HP in 2003.