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Originally Posted by Offshore Asset
So I have read just about everything on these boats. I am in the middle of restoring a 1969 20'. I am planning on a Hermco Bracket. And I will be putting my fuel tank as far forward as I realistically can. I am also making it a flush deck all the way forward and it'll be raised 3 inches from factory.
I am not sold on any one motor yet. But am leaning towards the 200 Suzuki. It is heavy but I have seen them with heavy motors before. The 250 Pro Xs is slightly heavier, how would it run with a 250? I've seen 250s on some 20's.
Could the boat perform well with the weight? I am moving the tank, and console forward. Or am I just crazy?
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In 1969, the largest Mercury outboard was 125hp and it weighed 270lbs. The 20 seacraft hull was NOT designed for heavy modern power. You have to slow down to a 18 - 22mph cruise when the waves hit 2ft. When it's flat calm, the top speed for the hull is in the 50's before it starts to walk. Check out a merc 115 4 stroke or something under 400lbs.