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Lupi wrote:My brother has the same boat--an Outrage 22 classic hull--and he re-powered it this year with a Evinrude G2 250 H.O. I confirm the boat is a rocketship: 53-MPH with two people aboard.

Thank you.

PATXBill wrote:I am the owner of a 1984 Outrage 22...You'll enjoy the performance of a new motor on this classic hull.

Very useful feedback. Thank you. I have the standard 77 gallon tank, so I suppose I will look at the V8 250.

I would highly discourage trading the boat in for a newer model. With every passing year there is more interest in the "classic" models, especially the OUTRAGE 22 and OUTRAGE 25 models. Prices are starting to climb for boats in good or better condition. At that is not to mention the OUTRA...

Again, many thanks for this information. Very welcome and I will certainly take it into consideration. One would almost think that trading in for a larger newer outrage might be a wiser consideration than re-powering an old (but charming) 22ft outrage.

Questions for you include: How do you use your boat? - Load of persons and gear? - Distance travelled (long or short) - Typical average cruising speed? Fuel is very expensive in the EU so GPH consumption is an important factor. Which outboard motor brands have quality dealers in your local area? Wh...

Another thought: if choosing the V8 VERADO 250 at 600-lbs gives you electronic shift and throttle, the more refined engine control of the electronic shift and throttle may be worth the added cost and weight. Is that the same as Digital Throttle & Shift (DTS) control? is that not also available ...

This is so great feedback. Thanks for the very quick and detailed response. Very helpful indeed.

Maybe there are other 22 ft owners with experience on top of this already helpful explanation.
Thank you again.

By the way the current speed is max 31 mph (50KMH) with the twin 60hp.

I am from Amsterdam in the Netherlands and am the proud owner of a classic Boston Whaler 1990 OUTRAGE 22 with twin Mercury 60-HP four-stroke-power-cycle engines with electric fuel induction that each weigh 260-lbs, giving a total engine weight if 520-lbs. I actually think that the boat is a bit unde...