rebuilding/repowering a 20' center console

[SOS]

A 175 would be my choice if I could pick one. The 140 works well and sips gas but I'd like more power to plane easier when i'm fishing with a heavy load. Topping out at 40mph is ok, but i wouldnt mind hitting 50.

175 Zuke or 175 Etec would be my choices.

Good Luck and post us some pics!
SOS

[jfc6866]

Thanks, will post some pics this weekend.

[jfc6866]

One other thought, Don Herman said If I put a single on I need 30" shaft and twins 25" shaft. In just looking if I drop below 200hp it doesn't seem any of the engines are offered with 30" shaft, any thoughts?

[Fr. Frank]

5" extensions kits are readily available for just about any motor 75hp and above except most 75-115 hp 4-stroke Yammies and all Suzuki . But I understand the Yammie shafts extensions will be available later this year.
Go to Bay Manufacturing

I know of nothing available for any Suzuki.

[uncleboo]

Go to Bay Manufacturing

I know of nothing available for any Suzuki.

I emailed Bay Mfg. and while they don't have anything now, they advised that they were working on it. They couldn't say how long it would be, though. [img]/forum/images/graemlins/tongue.gif[/img]

[McGillicuddy]

One other thought, Don Herman said If I put a single on I need 30" shaft and twins 25" shaft. In just looking if I drop below 200hp it doesn't seem any of the engines are offered with 30" shaft, any thoughts?

I would double check that with Don. Those numbers apply on a 23' but not so sure on a 20'

Maybe Bushwacker (HermCo bracket, Etec 150) will chime in again. I think Denny's Etec has 25" shaft...

[jfc6866]

I had double checked with Don before I bought the bracket, he had made this one special as the width was less than the one for the 23'.

As for the engine extension kits, I didn't know they were available, will check into that. I'm leaning toward yamaha anyway as I've had good luck with the 3 yamaha's I've had before.
Thanks,
John