Looking at for inshore mostly, dealer says 115 Yamaha will suffice, go about 38 mph.
Any opinions about this?
Should I get a 150 HP?
At least a 150. Would be better off with a 200.
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I have Masters 207 with a Yamaha 115 - top speed loaded with 6 people/fuel/beers & ice is 36mph. 38-39mph with a couple guys fishing inshore…and I’ve seen 41mph a couple times in the river. I bought it a used (a year old) so didnt have the option - but i would definitely go at least 150 if buying new…200 would be awesome. Mine says it rated for Max 150 but the new 207s might be different.
Either way, I love the boat and it does everything i need it to do from taking the family and dogs out cruising to fishing pretty shallow (i do push the limits getting shallow as my last boat was a 15’ jon boat and i seem to forget the Sportsman is mush bigger and heavier) or riding out past the jetties.
I have a 207 with the 150 and couldn’t imagine having anything smaller. The 3k$ more for the 150 is def. worth it. I had 5 people on board yesterday and with full gear, full tank of gas and having both rear livewells filled with water it was sluggish getting up on plane. The bigger motor keeps the bow higher so when going through rough water it is a much better ride and considerably safer . If you have any questions you are more the welcome to pm me.
Wishin I was fishin.
I have a Robalo Cayman R206… not exactly the same boat, I know… I love my 150. Dealer said 115 was “enough” but I am glad I went with the 150. For inshore I do not need anything bigger than that. I top out around 46 mph with 500 lbs of human material and fishing equipment on board
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