[jason555]

I have a 300 Suzuki 4 stroke on my 23 Center Console and really enjoy the power and fuel economy. It does swing a big wheel and will hold the boat on plane at just about any speed. It weighs in at about 600 pounds so there is not a ton of weight on the transom as my boat had a pair of Johnson 225's on it. I am not too sure about the Yamaha 300 but I am sure it is a good motor as well