Re: 100hp on a 20 sf?
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. . . but the concensus here is that less is ok- why is that?
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The concensus is less WEIGHT is ok! Power can be whatever your wallet can afford! The 20' hulls were designed for motors that weighed ~ 300 lbs...
Most folks don't seem to realize how much more efficient the SeaCraft hull is compared to almost any other boat, so they don't NEED all the power you're used to seeing on other similarly sized boats.
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I have rigged new 20' Seacrafts with only 70 hp, and they did just fine. 85/90 hp and 115 hp motors were the standard. The original hull is designed for 300 lbs OR LESS !!
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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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