Nick - I totally agree seafari's rule . . . I slept on the boat a few nights ago, woke up and went fishing. It was really comfortable. The seacraft's ride is better than the v20 all around . . . I also got a chance to let the prop breathe at 40mph into 2-3ft chop along the old Berkley Pier. . . All I can say is WOW!!
I'll get some pics one of these days.
Kahuna - It's got an old 200 vertical reed merc powerhead. I think someone shaved the heads at one point, b/c the compression is at 135psi in all 6cylinders. I never got a chance to drive the boat as an I/O, so I can't compare the two. I did back the boat up 300ft into the chop the other day (rescuing a kayaker that flipped over) . . . the bracket provides enough flotation to keep the engine dry. I can also put the scupper plugs in when I'm standing in back corner w/o water coming in. My only two complaints are backing up and excessive spray at slow planeing speeds.
Otherwise it's a real nice ride.
