23 seacraft. F300, F250, F200?

[23Seacraft79]

I have been a die hard yamaha guy for years. Had twin 150's on a '88 26' mako and it was awesome. I just got a '79 23' and have been deciding what to put on her. My father is a yamaha certified mechanic and he even doesnt like the new plasma coated cylinders. Ive heard there are other problems as well, but to keep it short and sweet, u definately want a 225 or 250 evinrude etec with a 25" shaft. I am going to put mine on a armstrong or hermco bracket after fully enclosing the transom. This is just my opinion but have done alot of research and talked with people from both yamaha and evinrude and feel this is the way to go.

[Bushwacker]

If you go with an E-TEC, check out this web site: http://www.etecownersgroup.com/. It's the CSC of the outboard world! Several very knowledgeable techs on there who can answer any question you may have in addition to those you haven't even thought of yet! Check out this post by a member who switched from F225's to 200 HO's: http://www.etecownersgroup.com/post/...9&postcount=13

[shine]

Had F225 and now have a F250 (2006) and its night and day, F250 gets me a cruise of 30 mph at 4000 and well over 3 miles per gallon. turning a 19 pitch 4 blade merc prop.