Bracket on a 20

[1970]

20' motor is just gonna get you in the water quicker to scratch that itch, but buying the motor you want and raising the transom is going to make you happier in the long run

[NoBones]

20' motor is just gonna get you in the water quicker to scratch that itch, but buying the motor you want and raising the transom is going to make you happier in the long run

Ditto....

The 25 inch transom will be the better way to go..
Jorge, you are already in re-do mode, What the heck,
go ahead and raise it...

See ya, Ken

[McGillicuddy]

Jorge, keep in mind most of those motors can be converted to a 25" shaft with a simple 5" extension kit, whenever you decide to raise the transom. If you're firm about getting a bigger motor I'd seriously consider raising the transom now as others suggested.

Here is a link to a well known aftermarket shaft extension manufacturer.

www.baymfg.com

Go to nada.com and check the weights of the motors you're considering. That late 80s merc 150 is about 375 lbs,
every thing else is likely heavier. The lighter, the better.

If your transom has not been refurbished I would wait on the high powered motor idea... 1200 dollar 115 - 130 will be will be much easier on the transom and perform just fine...
Good luck.

[jorgeinmiami]

Yes I agree lighter lower horsepower engine will be better in the short run
And I will probably go that route like a Black Max 150 or 130 +/- engine.

If I can get the Optimax at a great price then I will go with the transom redo