I like the optimax too but ive watched youube videos and read test that make it sound pretty loud.

Jeez the shop close by does warranty work for Yamaha and Mercury and they tell me Yamaha has corrosion issues. I find it hard to believe.

im yamaha fan all the way and have a f115 on my 20sf

however i feel like the etec 130 may be perfect for you. only weighs 405 lbs and ive read good things about them. i would try to stay as close to 400lbs as possible

if your consitering the etec 150 why not think about the 175 or 200 as they are all 433lbs

I just noticed that. I thought the 200 was heavier.

So far the only estimate I have gotten is $15.8 for the new Yamaha F150 or $12.8 for an Etec 150. Im still waiting for the Suzuki price.

Im going to price out the Etec 175 and 200 too.

Just for comparisons.
The new iF200 is only 8lbs heavier than an F150.
Yamaha F150XA, engine only, $11,490.
Yamaha F200XB, engine only, $13,790.
I can get a cost on a Suzuki if you wish.
And there are some deals around on some used 200's.
OP

Those are the price I was quoted but the rigging kit was 2000 vs free on etec.

I'd defiantly be interested in Suzuki. Do you rig motors?

Yes, we rig motors.

a Merc Verado 2nd Gen has no diffs between 200 and 300HP except the computer. go for the heavy duty lower unit. when it comes off warranty, source a ECM module. I did on my 2005 engine (max 275 from 250) :).

Go Suzuki. 407 lbs. I've had them run for ages in commercial use.

lots of suzukis blown up in the 140HP engines on the cape-but that's the smaller block and higher HP. I have to ask about Suzuki parts also-whenever I needed a part on my Merc over the last 5 years its either in stock or a day 2 tops away. Not sure you can say that about Suzuki. verados are heavy downside. Prob 2 much for this boat.

All are good pick whatever the best local dealer support, not always the best price is my advice. Id shy away from the highest HP in the smaller block choices, on any make.