200 ponies on a 20sf

[hugo]

so how many of us are running 200 or larger engines? i just cant imagine my ride with anything smaller than a 175. but i see alot of people with much smaller engines. having so much power is addictive! cant see it any other way.

[Bigshrimpin]

Hugo - The boat is a LOT of fun with a big motor, but when it get rough and sea get over 2ft you have to slow down to 18 - 22mph or you'll get airborne in a 20. In those cases you will benefit from having a smaller lighter engine . . . the 20 handles much better with a light weight power plant (also the deck drains better too).

[hugo]

agreed on both counts! the only problem with having a boat is only having one!

[YeA 20sF]

I know exactly what bigshrimpin means when he says getting airborn and I only got a 150. My last trip out I got a little too friendly with the throttle in 3-4's and I had to change my shorts after got some serious air one time. Felt like I was back on my jetski

[76Red18]

Nothing wrong with a little air; The SeaCraft hull provides the smooothest landing possible. I think I even read a post a long time ago about how to jump of the back of a swell to get on plane..

[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.

[gofastsandman]

Originally Posted by YeA 20sF

I know exactly what bigshrimpin means when he says getting airborn and I only got a 150. My last trip out I got a little too friendly with the throttle in 3-4's and I had to change my shorts after got some serious air one time. Felt like I was back on my jetski

There is some serious knowledge here.

Sometimes folks chooose to go out when it is big. Smalllll boats.

Chuck and Bones.

The 23 is a legend.

The 21 is the rock.

I can only imagine what the 27 is like.

Any 30 ft. Moesly`s out there?

Cheers.
GFS

[eggsuckindog]

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

[RidgeRunner]

You were only doing 52 in the ditch?
ESD your 20 looked great making the fly-by. It is a nice rig and it catches fish too. What more could you want?

I don't have a Seacraft but the same holds true for any center console T-top fishing rig IMO. A 150 might do, but the extra ponies out back can come in handy on occasion. The extra cruising speed on flat water is what I like.

Big Shrimpin will definitely recognize the hull.

[eggsuckindog]

Hey RR, yep that was it at that moment, it may run better actually with some water in the baitwell but a chop would help more. I have alot of weight up front with 2 batteries a 27 and 29 under the very front of the console, so Susan moving back even makes a huge difference. The cruise speed was up this weekend in gulf so my guess getting it broken loose will add a bit, just wasn't in the racer mode this weekend.

Didn't say I didn't like the extra pony's LOL, love them, but a 150 would also work for most people that aren't quite as gearheaded.