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. . . If I remember right, this seacraft never had a self bailing problem. Any thoughts?
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Your recollection needs to include MOTORS NO HEAVIER THAN ABOUT 300 LBS! That's what the 20' hull was designed for, and as you go heavier than that I believe it makes the balance and ride progressively worse IMHO, not to mention screwing up the self-bailing capability. The Seafari has a little more weight forward and may tolerate more transom weight a little better than a sf/cc.
Don't know what your usage/priorities are but mine are offshore use with good ride, and low noise and fuel burn in that order. The 20' hull will go airborne at about 25 mph in 3' seas, so I rarely use the 45+ mph capability of my 150. Ran my boat for over 30 years with an old lightweight 90 horse (at the prop) V-4 in some very rough conditions and was very happy with it, except for all the noise, smoke and fuel consumption!
I suspect most folks would be pleasantly surprised at the performance of their boat if they could run it with 50-100 lbs less weight on the transom! I believe a 115-130 DI 2-stroke will provide the best balance of ride and fuel economy on the 20' hull.