23 SF O/B weight specs

[dsherod]

I have twin Force 120's as purchased, and I haven't found specs but I'm guessing they weigh about 300 lbs each. I'm currently evaluating whether they are good for another season or whether I need to repower sooner. My guess is the two 120's equate to a 200HP single.

I have noticed in reading throughout the forum that a single 250 is a popular power choice for a 23CC. I do not wish at this point to go with a bracket mount and I have checked the transom and it is solid and in good condition. I will probably be looking at a late model single in the 200 - 250HP range and might consider 4-cycle if weight does not become an issue.

Because many in the market are repowering to 4-cycle, there seems to be a fair number of good 2-strokes on the market. My gut tells me a lighter 200 would be better than a heavier 250, but as Ross Perot said, I'm all ears.

So, at what point (weight-wise) does the boat attitude (planing problems) and waterline (scuppers below the waterline) become compromised?