Re: Is a Verado to heavy for my 79' 23' savage?
I thought Verado's only used DTS controls. I don't think your old Mercury controls will work with the Verado's (I could be wrong).
Weight is probably fine, but keep in mind that Bass and Walleye mag weighed the Verado . . . unrigged it was well over 700lbs without hydraulic steering pump (not the 649 as advertised by Merc). One Verado 200 (6 cylinder), 225, 250, 275, 300 is actually heavier than two mercury v6 late 70's - mid 80's Mercury 200's (363lbs each).
You might also consider a suzuki 250 - 300 or a Mercury 250xs or 300xs. Good Luck!!
I see your signature say Costa Rica. If you have any plans about using your boat down there . . . live by the K.I.S.S. rule.
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