I have been looking around online at older model 20' Seacraft particularly the ones with the inboard/outboard set-up. I have been looking at these particular engines that have been put into these boats and they appear to be Mercruiser 135 hp inboards with the Bravo outdrives. The reason I have been looking at these set-ups is due to the weight of these particular engines.
I see all over this forum about keeping the engine as light as possible to balance out the boat and yet these inboard/outboard engine set-ups are WAY heavier than a single outboard engine.
If I am looking correctly, these inboard engines are weighing in at 700-1000 lbs, then add another 150 lbs for the outdrive????
If this is the case, I am thinking about maybe trying to put a Yamaha F300 on my 20' Seacraft. I dont see why it cant be done since I have seen the new F200 on the back of one and the F300 is only 73lbs heavier at 562 lbs.....which is also WAY lighter than those inboard/outboard set-ups.
Again, I dont know why it cant be done since there are many other boat manufacturers out there that are building same size footage boats (bay boats) and sticking larger engines on them with no problems.
I'd like to hear others comments on this........
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