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[Bigshrimpin]

Fish . . . I'm just trying to help you out. Back that boat down a ramp and add the weight on the transom in sandbags till you are at 450 - 475lbs . . . have 2 big guys stand in the stern. Just see if you can live with where the 20" transom is gonna sit . . . I know my 25" transom was barely acceptable on my MA with a 365lb Merc and a 100lb yamaha 8hp kicker, 25lb kicker bracket. I would feel real uncomfortable with 5" less transom with that setup. I have a bad feeling that you'll feel the same way. If you need a hand give me a shout . . . we boat in the same area.