200 ponies on a 20sf

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Originally Posted by jaybap

i think the 150 is a perfect fit for a 20. had a merc 150 on our 89' and I have a rude 150 on my 73. Great match.

this - not to say I don't have a 200 but its hardly needed and actually I have more trouble going slow.

I will say though that I just raised the engine a hole and it seems to actually be willing to ride slower than before. Before it had a lugging sound at 3200 and under which is gone? I now got down to 21 at 2800/2900 and it sounded happy - before under 3400@26/27 it didn't - check the engine height

The reason I say you don't need the HP is my cruise with the engine up with a very aggresive stilletto prop is 29+ 3400 and 34@3800, few times you can run at that comfortably. Raising the motor increased all cruising speed 2+ mph - top end 3+

yes I am amazed - can't wait to do a WOT in saltwater with chop - the other numbers were in a lake, but 52 in a lake with a fishin boat and a T top ain't shamby - just say'in

yes I am an x boat racer