Best choice for repowering 20' MA

[Topflitegraphics]

Trying to decide what I should look for but all I am getting is more confused. If you have seen my project thread, you now that I am in the process of enclosing the transom and already have a bracket w swim platform to hang on the back.

With all of my heart attack bills, the new budget is tight and I refuse to strap myself with a motor payment. I had a buddy that was going to give me an older Evinrude but that fell through. As such, I am strictly looking for a used engine.

My confusion is what type of previously loved engine should I look for? I don't want to hang too much weight on the back nor do I need/want a rocket-ship. Used Etec's are hard to come by which leads me to think that people simply don't sell them. I have seen a few 115hp Etec's but not sure if that would leave me under-powered. The only 140hp Suzuki 4-stroke motors I am seeing are from 2002-2004. Are those as good as the newer Suzukis?

What engine do you guys think combines the best price/power/weight balance for a 20' Master Angler with a bracket? Lastly, I would also like something a little bit quieter than say my 1992 3.0L Mercury 225 was on the back of my 20' Sailfish. That thing was a screamer but dang was it LOUD.


HELP!

[Vezo, Part II]

I understand your dilemma, and have enjoyed your build. My MA has a 175 looper, and to be honest, I haven’t heard her run under a load in a few years. 375 pounds IIRC. It’s awesome power to weight with the 70 gallon fuel option.

My 20 Seafari has a 150 Etec, which I LOVE. All the torque, damn close to as quiet a Yammi 4 stroke, and way more fuel efficient. If she crapped the bed, I’d be looking 175-200 Etec, but I understand the financing issue. Beautiful boat. Best of luck however she is powered.

Michael.

[DonV]

Just happened to see this because I know the owner. Not sure what your budget is.

http://mbgforum.com/topic/8045-2018-...#comment-66337

[Topflitegraphics]

thanks for sharing but need to spend about 1/2 that or maybe even less if I can. Although that does seem like an awesome deal for someone.

[strick]

There were some corrosion issues with early zuke 140's I have I think an O6 on my 20 and its a great motor. The new kid on the block to look at is the new merc 115

strick

[uncleboo]

Originally Posted by strick

There were some corrosion issues with early zuke 140's...

strick

I'll vouch for that!

[Topflitegraphics]

Originally Posted by strick

There were some corrosion issues with early zuke 140's I have I think an O6 on my 20 and its a great motor. The new kid on the block to look at is the new merc 115

strick

Is 115 hp enough for a MA with a bracket?

[Topflitegraphics]

As far as weight goes, what is the heaviest I should consider? I know that she will not be self bailing and already have a monster bilge pump plus another pump on the deck as the previous owner used to plug the deck drains and used the pump on the deck to purge the water.

[Bigshrimpin]

Originally Posted by Topflitegraphics

Is 115 hp enough for a MA with a bracket?

There one on the Facebook page running a proxs 115.

[Topflitegraphics]

Originally Posted by Bigshrimpin

There one on the Facebook page running a proxs 115.

Tried to find it but no luck. Only ones I see mentioned are 18's. Thought it might make a decent 3rd option...