73 Seafari 20' looking to sell

[GameOnSalmon]

Originally Posted by Terry England

Just my humble opinion Robert, but that is actually the perfect motor for that boat. Transom mounted, light weight and puts out 129 shaft HP at the prop. I see a lot of nice boats on this site, but I think that is a perfect balance of usable deck space, overnight capabilities, dry ride, 6 cylinder tow vehicle, 4 mpg fuel burn rate with the world renowned Seacraft VDH ride. It's in good condition with all the right canvas. I think if you bolt on a 115 two stroke Yamaha you would have the same weight and loose 1.5 MPG and 4 MPH - anything else gets you further in debt. Don't mess with success - it's just about perfect. Ask Denny (Bushwacker) - he has 7,358 miles on the odometer in his 20' Safari.

Terry,
All valid points. Denny has a 150 Etec on his Seafari. There is zero weight difference between the 150, 175 and 200 small block etec and only 20 lbs more weight than the 115 etec. I totally agree on the yamaha, but for the extra 20 lbs IMHO there is no reason to not bolt on a 200 Etec.

Out west here where I live, many days are 40 mile runs on flat glass... and I like to Open her up. and the days when the storms hit and 2 foot chop with lightening... I want the boat going as fast as she can and still handle.

I have no qualms with the 115 Etec...It's just not enough power for me and we do a ton of Big Load Camping. I can't see stressing out a 115 with a big load when a 150 to 200 does the job better.

The 135 HO Etec which is a knocked down 150 actually putting out 148 HP is about 11k out the door new and rigged. And for $1600 more the 150 or $2800 more the 200. I guess what i am saying is at the end of the day, if I am gonna lay out $10,000 plus... an xtra couple of grand wont matter to have her set up exactly like i want with the power package.

Appreciate the input Terry. Have a Great Night!
Robert