Aaaaaaahh ! --- repower w/ an I/O or O/B ????

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I am driving myself nuts ! So, I might as well drive you all a little nuts. For the life of me, I cannot decide on which power to go with - a 300HP, 5.7 litre i/o, or a Yam. 250 HP D.I. o/b on a bracket !!!

There are pros and cons to each ! Does anyone have a 23' Sceptre w/ a 250 on a bracket ? Let me know how she handles, fuel burn, w/ a full load does she get out of the hole well ? What speed/RPM does she cruise at ?

One day I lean to the i/o and then the next I am all for an outboard...

I can probably get into a new, non-current i/o for 11K w/ out harness, gauges, or prop.

The ob I have found is a left over Yamaha 250 HPDI @ 11K ( in the box w/ nothing else ).

The bracket issue seems like it's $$$ and almost a quasi-science to choose and install.

I need to get this decision made now so I can re-do the transom accordingly...

Your imput much appreciated...