18sf repower questions

[dragin22s]

As I read everyones replies, I did not see anyone even consider that the boat was going to be towed substantial distances in widely varying conditions by a large and more capable boat for all/most the conditions encountered. (I am assuming prudent judgement and skippering of this "mini-fleet".)

I don't know how you intend to use the 18'; as a tender, fishing, play (skiing/tubing) or all of the above. If you plan to have available during your cruise a boat capable of all of the above list, then certainly your eighteen is more than capable of doing all of this. It is a question of should it be towed as it is configured. I realize you got a steal of a deal on the 200, but 125 -150 hp. will get the job done, tow reasonably well with proper loading and still be adequate in its performance of most (if not all) of your purposes. This is MHO!

i plan on using it for cruising, playing, and fishing every once in a while.

i belive u were talking about towing the boat to the ramp also, well i live about 2 miles from the ramp.

i was hopeing to put the motor on this week but dont look like that will happen, bussiness is pretty busy this week.