repower suggestions

[Fr. Frank]

The way i was looking was a 175 in 1976 weighted about 381 pounds. A new 130 Etec weighs 390 with a 20inch shaft. ...He recommended a viper prop. We basically signed a deal for a 130etec but i sure if we want to pay the extra we could up grade.

Actually, a V6 Mercury 1750EL in 1976 weighed 349 lbs. The 20' SeaCraft VDH hull was actually designed and balanced for the inline 6 cylinder "Tower of Power" 1.4 and 1.6 liter Mercury engines, producing from 90 to 150 hp, which all weighed in between 289 and 296 lbs.

As far as an Etec 130 weighing 390 lbs, an Etec 175 weighs only 414 to 419 lbs, just 25-30 lbs more, (or about half the weight of a group 24 battery more).

The Viper prop is designed for light-weight bass boats and runabouts. It's a good bow-lifting prop. But it's not the best prop for a SeaCraft. ALL Seacrafts run better with props that offer more stern-lift. Don't get the Viper. You can do better.