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[captkev111]

i have a 1988 23 w/a that i am having repainted .....i decided against the bracket ...however i have a question i am thinking about putting a new 225 verado on the back and i am concerned about the effect of the added weight vs a 225 optimax any suggestions greatly appreciated i am leaning toward the optimax b/c it will basically be a plug and run situation since i currently have a 200 merc 2.5 litre eng on it now.