25 seafari

[Blue_Heron]

Originally Posted by ScottM

...stick with an I/O config in this boat seeing as that is how it was designed. There weren't any OB versions ever made from the factory, so you're in for a lot of unknowns with switching to a bracketed OB. ...this boat was meant for an I/O (either single or twin) and should be left that way.

George,
I have to agree with Scott. His post pretty much mirrors my thoughts when I made the decision to stay with the I/O.

I also agree with ESD on the engines. If you're going offshore, and that's what this boat was made to do, you don't want unreliable power. If you can go through the engines and outdrives, and you're sure they're reliable, go for it.

I know there are some 25s out there that have been modified for outboards. I've seen them for sale with brackets, and one with a transom mounted outboard. But I don't know of any members here running a 25 Seafari with outboards, so it may be difficult to get real world feedback on that option.
Dave