28 TE engine 200 hp vs 300 hp

[OnAbt4]

Can anyone tell me why Albin switched from a 200 hp to a 300 hp in their production? I guessing it was some time mid 90's.
I'm currently looking at a '94 with a Peninsular 6.2 L, and am wondering if it is under-powered for the hull design, or if maybe the demand was to have more powerful engines? I need something that can power through bigger water with a load, if needed. Anyone have experience running a 28 with a 200 hp? Thanks.

[Jeremyvmd]

I don’t know when the switch was made but…more power=more speed. In the 90s there was a big push for these boats to go faster. Which more power allowed. There was a time when a 12-15knt cruise was sufficient but people wanted to cruise faster. Heck most sportfish boats today cruise significantly higher than mine does flat out. That’s the reason.

As for if it’s enough I guess it depends on what kind of person you are. If you want to get from point a to b as fast as possible. Then no it won’t be enough. But if you want to take your time abd don’t care how fast you go then 200 will be plenty.

[Sisu22]

I have a '94 with a 250 Cummins, and I would say that I would like to have another 50 or 80 horsepower sometimes. Upside is that it is a very efficient motor, especially at 7 knots and and under stressed motor.

[Dujazz4]

I have a 28TE with the 300hp Peninsular diesel. It will cruise at ~20 knots at ~3,000-3,100 rpm. I think a 200 hp set-up would be underpowered. At 20 knots, the boat has enough momentum that it doesn't get "tossed around", by rough seas like it does at 15 knots. At 15 knots with 3 foot waves coming at you from the side, the boat has a tendency to wallow, which I find uncomfortable.