New to me 2005 23’ with 2018 300 hp Evinrude G2

[captainDH]

nice ride sir, i have the same boat but with a 250 vrod... when i repower, i plan to put the 400 merc on it. weighs exactly same as my current 30" 250, @ 676 lbs.. already have all the merc DTS so everything will be plug and play. gain 150 hp, 6 years warranty, no extra weight added... then i can keep with you