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Old 12-12-2008, 09:30 AM
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Default Re: Merc 2.5L on Seafari?

The 2.5L is fine for a solid transom. My '72 Seafari has the original metal decal saying it's rated for 240 hp. Most say 175hp, or 140 hp. There's a '71 CC locally with Yamaha 250 2s mounted on Porta-bracket.
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Currently without a SeaCraft
(2) Pompano 12' fishing kayaks
'73 Cobia 18' prototype "Casting Skiff", 70hp Mercury
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