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HI FELLOWSHIP
I redid my 23 that originally had twin I/Os with a bracket and twin 135s Ficht Rudes. I know what you mean about not trying to make something that it is not but when I was done it sure looked like the new 25 only mine was 1 foot longer. The ride was very smooth and stable and have been several times I was very happy to happy to have a full transom.
Professor - As far as twin vs. single these new motors are a lot of electronics. I was idling up the new river and shifted into neutral to see a manatee and when I went to go the port engine was off and would not restart - computer went out! I would not want to be 60 miles offshore with only a kicker that why I went with 2.

I'm amazed with the facination with HP!!! I have twin 135s and I wouldn't want to go any faster and most conditions I can't go WOT so why spend the extra $$$ for HP that's not used?

You are about to embark on a journey that most of us have done (and some more than once!) don't cut corners that you regret later because the cost is more later to put the corner back in! Go with the advice given earlier - it's your boat make it the way you want it and will use it - We are all here to help you with OUR opinions!! The beauty of these boats is that no 2 are alike - kind of like our children and we all love to show them off.

Have fun and enjoy the work. Be sure to document your progress so you can show off to us!

Bill
Owner of 2 - master of none