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Best engine for 20 Open

12-10-2007, 11:22 PM

Fr. Frank

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Re: Best engine for 20 Open

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175 to 200, a 150 still would work fine if you find a deal

I agree, and you can get some really good deals on 175's right now. One local boat mfg still has left-over 2006 175 motors, both Mercury Verado and Evinrude Etec.

One of the top execs was a parishioner at my previous church, and offered me a great deal on a new '06 20" 175 Verado for my Seafari back in May, (under $10K) but the 515 lb weight was too much for a 20" transom. My current 150 Mercury is only 390 lbs.

A very under-utilized resource for buying left-over last model year new motors is boat manufacturers. For instance, I know Proline still has a few left-over 250hp 2005 Mercury Verados. I'll bet they could be had for near mfg cost.

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