and after this so will i. in responce to don't ask questions if you don't like the answer, I ask clearly twice for advice from any one who had experience with small 4cly OMC's on a 23, not that I don't appreciate the response but after our conversation i would have to beleive that the experience you have with the 23 seacraft is... well I don't know not with the combo I spoke of. Opinion is just that, thanks for yours.