1973 23' CC question about I/O to Outboard issue.

[ScottM]

The weight of the engine (I/O) is more towards the fulcrum of the boat and I would think wouldn’t have as profound an effect on the waterline…whereas the outboard , especially on a bracket, is further from it. I don’t think your going to see a big difference between the two versions …. But that just an opinion. ……

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I can't speak to the CC's, but the Sceptres are definitely effected by the engine config. My dad's jack plated OB sits higher in the stern that Jack's I/O, and they both carry 144 gal of fuel with the tanks in the same location. Jack's stern corners are about 3" further below the water than on my dad's. I would think there's a similar effect on the CC's. If you think about it, a Chevy 350 and Alpha outdrive weigh in the neighborhood of 800#, whereas a 225 Yamaha 2-stroke and 6" jack plate are around 475# total.