the reason most of us raise the transom should be self explanitory. i had mine originaly at 25 inches and still didnt like water being so close to coming in the splash well. when my transom failed i was happy to close it in and add a bracket, now its a joy to run around in about any conditions and have peice of mind! i would personaly would not have a 20 with at least a 25 inch transom. remember that these boats were desighned originaly with motors in the 300lbe range and the newer ones with newer power had 25 inch transoms from factory.
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