Thanks for the info, that's one thing I hadn't thought about. I had checked the transom quite a while ago and it was fairly solid but come to think about it, a check again now wouldn't hurt and that is a lot of weight aft if it has soaked up water. Might not be a bad idea to just have it redone before the Suzuks are hung. I'm hoping that the engine weights are close. My Merc 150XR4's (20" shafts) are 410lbs each. Suzuki specs the weight out of the 140A 20" at 396 lbs - but I'll bet that's with no prop, engine oil or steering cylinders.
About moving the console fwd: I might be able to move it about 3" forward but I'm not sure yet how much that will help. With 4 strokes a smaller tank is the best way to get weight fwd - that I'll probably do.
My deck is plywood as I've already re done the section over the tank, a section on the strb side and in front of the fwd storage campartment. The rest is still pretty solid. I think the transom might be holding some water.
Thanks again. I'll let you all know what I find...if you're interested. Hope to post some Pics later this spring with the new Suzuki's.
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