Repowering 18' Potter

[uncleboo]

Hello, Boca. I have an 18 with a Suzuki 140 4 stroke and love everything about it, BUT, the weight. At 436 lbs., it's a lot back there. However, after moving batteries forward and careful weight placement, I use mine with no worries. My biggest problem, I think, is that the boat will fall off plane at around 3000 rpm. I think it's just the excessive weight and possibly the 21 pitch prop I'm running. When the time comes, (meaning money), I'll be doing several changes. I plan on raising the floor, getting all the plywood out, except the transom, and replacing with composite, then moving the console forward about 8". Moving the console has a twofold effect. It'll give me more forward weight to offset the weight of the motor and give me more fishing room. With all that said, I've been to the Gulfstream twice with her and had a ball. Planning on going back soon while the dolphin are getting thick! Good luck with her!