Re: re power
Carl Moesly designed the 20' hull for the I-6 Merc, which weighed less than 300 lbs! Think about it. The further you go above that, the more you screw up the CG, which means the boat won't ride as well as designed, and your min planning speed will increase, which is a big deal if you plan to run offshore in rough seas. Also keep in mind that the SeaCraft hull is lighter, narrower and much more efficient than the average modern deep V, which means it doesn't NEED as much power as most modern 20' boats. The 20' hull will start to go airborne in seas over 3' at speeds over 20 kts, so unless you're into racing on flat water, a 150 is more than enough power for a 20 if you run offshore very much!
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