[SteveH]

I like the 300 suzukis and 300 verados, personally over twins. More economical and less to maintain. I may be buying one or the other in next year or so for my 23 sc. Mercury website has some test numbers on it; one with a 250 verado on a newer 23 ft. tracker-built sea craft. Good example of what to expect with a 250..... It tops out at 47.7 mph, if memory serves. I would imagine a 300 verado (maybe suzuki too) would be in low 50s based on this. I can vouch for the 47.7 (with 250) on the newer seacraft too. My uncle has same exact set up and these numbers are very close to his.. Incidentally, is your boat located in the tampa area? I recall looking at a mid-80s seacraft for sale a few years back with twin 225 ocean pros on it.... no biggie, just wondering..