"Dream" Power for a 23?

[bmaj319]

Guys,

I’ve stumbled on a pretty clean 23’ Savage without power. I love my 18, but this darn boat has me losing sleep! I know we all have our own cherished beliefs on engine design, configuration and make. Without wanting to start another “Yamahas are better than Optis/Evinrudes/Suzukis/Hondas,” thread, I’m interested in hearing what people think the “ideal/dream” powerplant(s) for this boat would be (and why).

Intended use is island hopping, diving, a little trolling, often running in 2-4 foot seas. It’d be nice to be able to run at 40+ as conditions allow. Fuel economy, reliability and longevity are big on my list. I'd either want twins ar a big single with a kicker, just for insurance. Probably willing to bite the bullet and buy new.

I know Hooper’s just bought himself a Rude 225, Briguy’s running twin 115/4 Suzi’s, some of the 23’s have twin Merc 200’s, other guys have Yami SW’s…what do you like about what you’re running, and if you can, what’s been honestly a little disappointing?

Thanks in advance, bmaj