First, THAT would be a sweet setup!
That said, let's go back to you initial posting.
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i have a 1977 18sf that i stole for $800 couple months ago w/ trailer and motor and is soild in and out but has a dingy 70hp evinrude on it now, now i haved picked( which was another steal) up a 200hp yamaha vmax 3.1 2000 with all the controls and hydr steering. my questions is it to much motor for the boat? i have seen other 18sf with 175-200 on them. also what issues might i have if i do put it on?
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As I read everyones replies, I did not see anyone even consider that the boat was going to be towed substantial distances in widely varying conditions by a large and more capable boat for all/most the conditions encountered. (I am assuming prudent judgement and skippering of this "mini-fleet".)
I don't know how you intend to use the 18'; as a tender, fishing, play (skiing/tubing) or all of the above. If you plan to have available during your cruise a boat capable of all of the above list, then certainly your eighteen is more than capable of doing all of this. It is a question of should it be towed as it is configured. I realize you got a steal of a deal on the 200, but 125 -150 hp. will get the job done, tow reasonably well with proper loading and still be adequate in its performance of most (if not all) of your purposes. This is MHO!
That said, I was thinking of possibly getting into the trawler market sometime in the future myself. I often thought that an 18' Eastern with about 75-90 hp would be a lot more utilitarian than an inflatable and have a LOT longer life expectancy, carrying capacity and comfort in it's designated activities than any inflatable with which I am familiar. Further, it would handle light years better as well, particularly if it came time to abandon the trawler.
If you are not familiar with the Eastern boats, they are something like a New England lobster boat with a comparative narrow beam, sharp entry flattening out at the stern with a soft/rounded chine transition from feeboard to bottom. Check them out-
http://www.easternboats.com/boats/eastern_18.php