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Originally Posted by Bushwacker
FYI - Since you're in the planning phase, better plan on moving gas tank, batteries and console as far forward as possible! Don't know if you've read my post on the subject, but a bracket, heavy motor and smaller gas tank on a 20 are all moving in the direction to adversely affecting CG/balance, self bailing capability and ride of the boat! If CG isn't corrected, you can expect a min planing speed in the low 20's. As originally designed and powered, these boats would plane at about 12 mph, which is a big deal if you plan to run offshore in big seas!
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How forward? I plan on going with a 50 Gallon tank, Original console and storing 3 batteries inside the console. I had planned on moving them forward. I was reading your thread just the other day but never finished it. I just don't want to go too forward and affect other performance aspects.