Verado on Seacraft 20 Super Fisherman?

[McGillicuddy]

Originally Posted by TPG

Well respected Merc dealer about a 15 minute drive from me.

I see a ton of boats have DF140's on em.

Zuke DF140 is a fine motor, about 410 lbs. A little heavy for the 20 hull but workable. Possibly the best weight to hp ratio in the midrange classes.

Verado 150 is 100 lbs heavier - its application for a 20 Seafari makes no sense to me.

When you drop by to see your reputable Merc dealer, rather than the Verado consider, the 2L Merc 115. @ around 365 lbs., Merc is heading in the right direction with that one, especially for the Seafari 20. Optimax 115 is still a fine choice too.

Verado 150 is 150 lbs more than the 2L 115 and a poor choice in my mind.

If you just want to go fast with a modern motor, a first gen 2.6L Etec from 135 to 200 hp would smoke just about anything and come in around 420 lbs.