18 seacraft power

[johna]

I have an '85 18SF with 25" transom, deck never gets wet. I put an '02 Yam 115 stroke, 367lbs. Sits a little over the water line at stern, but stays dry. Never get waves over the stern, even though I took out the teak splash door. The 115 & 130 are same exact motor with different chip.With a tail wind I hit 40 once!
I would raise the transom if you can, I hate wet decks.
Look for a used 130 2 stroke Yammy or check weight of Suz strokes, if under 400 should be OK. All the others I looked at were over 400, except maybe the Etec's. Hope it helps & good luck, great little boat.