[bmajvi]

A couple of years ago I looked at/sea trialed an '84 23'CC with a brand new 175 Etec. Nice shape, hard topped t-top, with two adults and approx 50 gal of gas it accelerated up to plane ok (not neck snapping) and topped out at 32 mpg by gps. Had no way to check fuel consumption or tinker with engine height, etc. Depending on where and how you run, I think 225 and up is the way to go. Just because you can run fast doesn't mean you have too, and if you ever get a few big guys, ice, dive gear, the whole family, a lot of gas, etc., performance will suffer with a smaller engine IMHO. I also think resale value will take a hit with a motor most folks consider too far on the small side. Just my $.02 worth. Oh yeah, I own a Sceptre with a 15 year old 200 Yami, expecting to repower with a 225-250 at some point.