20' HP ratings

[Michael Vezzosi]

My 1979 MA is stamped at 200 hp. Currently running a 1999 Johnson 175 carbed. Redid transom from inside in same year, prior to finding this site. Could not afford bracket at that time. Extremely trimmed (just before overheating alarm), myself (155 lbs. just after bad breakup) and low fuel would like to think I am nearing 50. SS prop but not sure of size. 54-5600 revs. 200 horses would have been great but at that time Ficht technology was very bad. Different degree block for 200-225. Very satisfied with present setup. Have not experienced any type of chine walking with this hull, BUT, on the otherhand, I have a 15 Whaler with an '05 Yammie 60 4 stroke and a jack plate! This is not for inexperienced boaters, but if you want to try chine walking, this is the rig!

I'd like to feel the Seacraft walking but I definately do not have the power for that.

BTW, speed freaks, some new video of the Jersey Speed Skiffs added to www.speedkiffs.com, under Boats by Name. Rebounder, first skiff to unofficially break 100 mph! Pretty impressive though not sure I'd like to try it. Also, two videos of wrecks, 70 to 90 mph, if you click on Links, and go to Jersey Speed Skiffs (forums) and scroll down to bottom (videos). The site owner wrecks at 90!

Thats all for now, hope it helps. Vezo, Part II. JS-04 senti-MENTAL-value.