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smiley2007 posted 03-25-2007 07:42 AM ET (US)
[Seeks information about the differences between the Evinrude E-TEC 200 H.O. and the E-TEC 225 H.O., particularly the gear case design and gear ratio.]
jimh posted 03-25-2007 09:54 AM ET (US)
The models with the "H.O." designation (which is universally assumed to mean high output) have a 1.86:1 "high speed" gear case and are only available in 20-inch and 25-inch shaft lengths. [Oops--not quite true, see below.]
The regular models have a different gear case, one with a 1.85:1 ratio, and they are available in 20-, 25-, and 30-inch shaft lengths.
The engine blocks are the same, a 3.1-liter V6. The horsepower ratings and models for this block are
--200 H.O.
--225
--225 H.O.
--250
The H.O. models are intended for high speed applications like 75-MPH or faster bass boats. The design of the gear case has been modified for better performance at high speeds.
The horsepower ratings are confusing. If you compare the engine power ratings in kilowatts as shown on the emission label on the engine, you will see that a 225 H.O. engine produces as much power output as a 250-HP engine. The engine is labeled a "225" but produces more like 225-HP plus ten-percent (which is the usual tolerance given to all power ratings), or about 247-HP.
The odd rating method may be something of an accommodation for certain situations where there is a limit to the rated horsepower which can be used, for example, as might occur in a fishing tournament.
The "H.O." models have different pricing than the standard models. I think in some cases they might have different cowling graphics, too.
Because most Boston Whaler boats are not routinely operated at speeds over 50-MPH, I don't think the "H.O." models of the Evinrude E-TEC have a great deal of application for Whalers.
smiley2007 posted 03-25-2007 11:33 AM ET (US)
many thanks for your detailed reply .
I've spent the last few hours looking at hundreds of posts on this wonderful helpful site.
so both the 225ho and the 200ho have the lightening gearcase.
To complicate it I've read in a number of posts that there is a new magnum XP gearcase !!!!! Is this out yet ?
and
will the standard 225 have it and/or the 225HO

Smiley
seahorse posted 03-26-2007 07:35 AM ET (US)
The 20-inch 200 H.O. has the high speed Lightning gearcase
The 25-inch 200 H.O. uses the Magnum full size gearcase as most will use this motor on larger and offshore boats.
The 225 H.O. in 20-inch and 25-inch shafts have the Lightning gearcase.
jimh posted 03-27-2007 07:57 PM ET (US)
Thanks for the clarification. If I may re-state, it appears that the H.O. motors have the high-speed or LIGHTNING gearcase except for the 200 H.O. motor with a 25-inch shaft, which has the standard gearcase called the MAGNUM gearcase. I hope I got that right!
smiley2007 posted 03-31-2007 06:08 AM ET (US)
Thanks for your replies,
Strange that the 200 and 225 25 inch versions dont have the same gear case ??
So the magnum XP version isn't out yet, Do you know when it will be out ????
might be worth me waiting if its soon

smiley2007 posted 04-03-2007 08:54 AM ET (US)
So anyone got an idea when the magnum XP is out??

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Author	Topic: Evinrude E-TEC 200 H.O v. 225 H.O
smiley2007	posted 03-25-2007 07:42 AM ET (US) [Seeks information about the differences between the Evinrude E-TEC 200 H.O. and the E-TEC 225 H.O., particularly the gear case design and gear ratio.]
jimh	posted 03-25-2007 09:54 AM ET (US) The models with the "H.O." designation (which is universally assumed to mean high output) have a 1.86:1 "high speed" gear case and are only available in 20-inch and 25-inch shaft lengths. [Oops--not quite true, see below.] The regular models have a different gear case, one with a 1.85:1 ratio, and they are available in 20-, 25-, and 30-inch shaft lengths. The engine blocks are the same, a 3.1-liter V6. The horsepower ratings and models for this block are --200 H.O. --225 --225 H.O. --250 The H.O. models are intended for high speed applications like 75-MPH or faster bass boats. The design of the gear case has been modified for better performance at high speeds. The horsepower ratings are confusing. If you compare the engine power ratings in kilowatts as shown on the emission label on the engine, you will see that a 225 H.O. engine produces as much power output as a 250-HP engine. The engine is labeled a "225" but produces more like 225-HP plus ten-percent (which is the usual tolerance given to all power ratings), or about 247-HP. The odd rating method may be something of an accommodation for certain situations where there is a limit to the rated horsepower which can be used, for example, as might occur in a fishing tournament. The "H.O." models have different pricing than the standard models. I think in some cases they might have different cowling graphics, too. Because most Boston Whaler boats are not routinely operated at speeds over 50-MPH, I don't think the "H.O." models of the Evinrude E-TEC have a great deal of application for Whalers.
smiley2007	posted 03-25-2007 11:33 AM ET (US) many thanks for your detailed reply . I've spent the last few hours looking at hundreds of posts on this wonderful helpful site. so both the 225ho and the 200ho have the lightening gearcase. To complicate it I've read in a number of posts that there is a new magnum XP gearcase !!!!! Is this out yet ? and will the standard 225 have it and/or the 225HO Smiley
seahorse	posted 03-26-2007 07:35 AM ET (US) The 20-inch 200 H.O. has the high speed Lightning gearcase The 25-inch 200 H.O. uses the Magnum full size gearcase as most will use this motor on larger and offshore boats. The 225 H.O. in 20-inch and 25-inch shafts have the Lightning gearcase.
jimh	posted 03-27-2007 07:57 PM ET (US) Thanks for the clarification. If I may re-state, it appears that the H.O. motors have the high-speed or LIGHTNING gearcase except for the 200 H.O. motor with a 25-inch shaft, which has the standard gearcase called the MAGNUM gearcase. I hope I got that right!
smiley2007	posted 03-31-2007 06:08 AM ET (US) Thanks for your replies, Strange that the 200 and 225 25 inch versions dont have the same gear case ?? So the magnum XP version isn't out yet, Do you know when it will be out ???? might be worth me waiting if its soon
smiley2007	posted 04-03-2007 08:54 AM ET (US) So anyone got an idea when the magnum XP is out??