[flyingfrizzle]

I have a 1974 sceptre that was an IO converted outboard and bracket, same exact hull as yours. It can be done with attention to detail. Forward is not just Hillary's slogan, its what you got to do with the weight on this hull if you want it to ride good. I can say If I was to do a bracket 20 it would be this hull or an seafari. No cc's. Even with the heavy glass forward and cabin weight you will need more. Light motor and 24" of set back or less. Mine is 22". I had a heavy motor on it to start just because it was all I had ready at the time. Went to a 405lbs 2.5 200 and its still too heavy. Batteries and fuel all the way forward and 2 people up front it dose well. When I had them in the back and 2 people in the rear jump seats not so well. You can go this route but be careful.