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I have a Seacraft, but also a TrueWorld Marine 288 (28'8" x 9'3" wide) with a Yanmar 315 hp turbo diesel mounted amidship jackshafted to a Bravo3X Merc outdrive. I turn 22" pitch props, carry 130 gallons of diesel, have an honest 450 to 500 mile range, cruise at 28 to 30 mph with a top end of 40mph. Not too bad for a boat that weighs close to 9500 pounds fully loaded. Yanmar offers this package for repowers, and I believe it is around your price range. I can't say enough nice things about this setup. Runs offshore or shallow. Not worried about blowing up either.