Hate to say it, but I suspect that the 25 Seafari would not like outboards, especially twins. Center of gravity, both vertical and fore and aft, argues against outboards. The boat likes weight forward; otherwise it doesn't take the sea as well and wants to hobby horse. outboards have the opposite effect, shifting weight aft. Big tabs help, but its not the same as having the CG forward. The boat is also tippy compared to some deepVs (almost certainly the Septre as well) Outboards raise the CG and make the tendency to roll much worse. As noted above the inboard 23 CC rides great. Engine position gives that boat a very low and forward CG. That's why it rides so well. I've thought about reconfiguring the seafari for a single inboard, but can't figure out how to do it and keep good cabin access.
You might want to rethink 1/0s and keep the 25 on a trailer.
Last edited by cdavisdb; 09-10-2012 at 04:52 PM.
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