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rlm2 posted 03-25-2011 01:51 PM ET (US)
I [have] a 1989 Revenge 25 W-T that needs to be re-powered. I am looking for some advice on what would be the best engine or engines to install: E-TEC or four-cycle.
Tom W Clark posted 03-25-2011 02:04 PM ET (US)
I recommend a single 250-HP motor, brand of your choice. When I re-power my own Revenge 25 Walk-Through, that is what I will use.
The Evinrude E-TEC 250 is on my short list:
http://continuouswave.com/ubb/Forum4/HTML/006397.html
Tohsgib posted 03-25-2011 02:07 PM ET (US)
The Suzuki V6's are also on the "light" side of the four-cycle category. Dealer network and price are my main factors.
Buckda posted 03-25-2011 02:13 PM ET (US)
If you have twin engines installed already, I recommend twin E-TEC 150's. They are on my list for my 25' Outrage Cuddy when the time comes.
Peter posted 03-25-2011 02:35 PM ET (US)
What is on the transom now?
Ricky posted 03-25-2011 04:44 PM ET (US)
I had a 25 Revenge Walk-Thru that had twin 225-HP Evinrude two-cycle engine originally. I re-powered with twin Evinrude FICHT 175-HP. I felt like this was a great combo. Fast, economical--after fixing a few problems. I had a Whaler Drive option. Be sure to check shaft length requirement before purchase. The guy that bought it from me is still using the boat and loves it. Engines are ten years old now.
jimh posted 03-25-2011 10:09 PM ET (US)
[Moved to PERFORMANCE.]
macfam posted 03-26-2011 08:45 AM ET (US)
I'm with Tom W Clark on this.
I had a 1988 Revenge 25 WT with a single 250 Yamaha (OX-66) 2-stoke.
It was a very good match for that hull. Plenty of power with even a full load. Fuel economy, although not stellar, was darn good for an older technology outboard. A newer outboard would do far better, especially at trolling speeds etc.
Cruising speeds were around 23-28 mph, even 30 mph, and a top speed of about 42-43 mph.
Tohsgib posted 03-26-2011 09:55 AM ET (US)
This really depends on what he is looking for and if a Whaler drive.
Tom W Clark posted 03-28-2011 11:15 AM ET (US)
I agree that the intended use of the boat will dictate, to some degree, the choice of power. Bob does not tell us how it will be used or what his goals are so we can't really speculate too much.
Bob says he has a Revenge 25 Walk-Through. Repowering a Revenge 25 Walk-Through Whaler Drive is another discussion as it is really different boat with different power requirements.
CDRevenge posted 05-06-2011 12:00 PM ET (US)
I would recommend a 4 stroke for it, ours now has a 2006 Yamaha F250 on our custom bracket , after teh Whale Drive was removed. So far performance has been fantastic, 44.5mph and a 32mph cruise speed, we still have several prop sizes to try and are hoping for more. If I had a choice for a new motor I would run a Suzuki 300.

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Author	Topic: Revenge 25 Walk-Thru Re-power
rlm2	posted 03-25-2011 01:51 PM ET (US) I [have] a 1989 Revenge 25 W-T that needs to be re-powered. I am looking for some advice on what would be the best engine or engines to install: E-TEC or four-cycle.
Tom W Clark	posted 03-25-2011 02:04 PM ET (US) I recommend a single 250-HP motor, brand of your choice. When I re-power my own Revenge 25 Walk-Through, that is what I will use. The Evinrude E-TEC 250 is on my short list: http://continuouswave.com/ubb/Forum4/HTML/006397.html
Tohsgib	posted 03-25-2011 02:07 PM ET (US) The Suzuki V6's are also on the "light" side of the four-cycle category. Dealer network and price are my main factors.
Buckda	posted 03-25-2011 02:13 PM ET (US) If you have twin engines installed already, I recommend twin E-TEC 150's. They are on my list for my 25' Outrage Cuddy when the time comes.
Peter	posted 03-25-2011 02:35 PM ET (US) What is on the transom now?
Ricky	posted 03-25-2011 04:44 PM ET (US) I had a 25 Revenge Walk-Thru that had twin 225-HP Evinrude two-cycle engine originally. I re-powered with twin Evinrude FICHT 175-HP. I felt like this was a great combo. Fast, economical--after fixing a few problems. I had a Whaler Drive option. Be sure to check shaft length requirement before purchase. The guy that bought it from me is still using the boat and loves it. Engines are ten years old now.
jimh	posted 03-25-2011 10:09 PM ET (US) [Moved to PERFORMANCE.]
macfam	posted 03-26-2011 08:45 AM ET (US) I'm with Tom W Clark on this. I had a 1988 Revenge 25 WT with a single 250 Yamaha (OX-66) 2-stoke. It was a very good match for that hull. Plenty of power with even a full load. Fuel economy, although not stellar, was darn good for an older technology outboard. A newer outboard would do far better, especially at trolling speeds etc. Cruising speeds were around 23-28 mph, even 30 mph, and a top speed of about 42-43 mph.
Tohsgib	posted 03-26-2011 09:55 AM ET (US) This really depends on what he is looking for and if a Whaler drive.
Tom W Clark	posted 03-28-2011 11:15 AM ET (US) I agree that the intended use of the boat will dictate, to some degree, the choice of power. Bob does not tell us how it will be used or what his goals are so we can't really speculate too much. Bob says he has a Revenge 25 Walk-Through. Repowering a Revenge 25 Walk-Through Whaler Drive is another discussion as it is really different boat with different power requirements.
CDRevenge	posted 05-06-2011 12:00 PM ET (US) I would recommend a 4 stroke for it, ours now has a 2006 Yamaha F250 on our custom bracket , after teh Whale Drive was removed. So far performance has been fantastic, 44.5mph and a 32mph cruise speed, we still have several prop sizes to try and are hoping for more. If I had a choice for a new motor I would run a Suzuki 300.