[hillcharl]

This all just my opinion. I had a 1989 SF20 with a 200 Evinrude FICHT on it for about 10 years. The engine was just under 500 lbs I believe. I've been thinking about what I would change since I sold it 8 years ago.

What year range are you looking for? Does it have to be a Potter hull? With the amount of potential work to get it the way you want it, it probably doesn't matter.

How much work do you want to do to the hull? I would work on making the boat lighter, stronger and better balanced for whatever engine you decide on. If done correctly you wouldn't have to raise the deck and could keep your freeboard the same. The SF20 really is more of a bayboat than a deep sea boat. You could raise the freeboard, there is a builder that did that on tht and it turned out very well. But it probably is expensive.

That said, the 1982 and younger SF20s are 8" longer @ 20-4, have a 25" transom and the console is a little more forward than 1981 and younger hulls. This helps a little with the heavier motors. You still will need to move the fuel tank forward some. The CG post is very helpful with that.

I wouldn't go more than a 200hp engine because of weight. If you want to really push it, check out websites like scream and fly.

Trim tabs wouldn't hurt either.

I agree with the earlier post, double axle trailer with brakes is the way to go. Some people like bunks and some like rollers. If you do bunks, you can line them up under the stringers.

Also stated earlier, no bracket and no jackplate for reasons already mentioned by pelican.

Just my 2 cents. I have to live vicariously through everyone's rebuilds until I get another 20 and do it myself. Looking forward to see whatever you decide to do!