I put a new Zuke 140 on my old '75 18SF in early 2002, and sold the rig in '06 (and have regretted that decision ever since). Lotsa motor/weight for sure, but crazy quiet, powerful, and 100% reliable. We didn't prop it for top end, as she was mostly used in the ocean, so maxed out at 41-42 mph on the GPS in flat water. Good hole shot even with 3-4 people onboard, and wonderful mid-range power - really great for shooting rough inlets, kind of like skiing between the bumps! I used to run it all over the USVI and BVI, and would average around 5 mpg on a full day of mixed use, which made me smile a lot! Snookerd's folks put a 140 on their 18 and he says they love theirs too.
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1977 23' Sceptre
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