20' SeaCraft heavy motor

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Originally Posted by Offshore Asset

Well I think I'll be leaning towards a 175 pro xs. This should give me some good all around performance. My question is, how far forward do I have to put the tank? I'm planning on around a 60-70 gallon tank. And I want the boat to sit level in the water or close to it. I also have a very small console out of an 18 seacraft and I plan on having the batteries and possibly oil tank in it

Originally Posted by jwclbi

I have a 225efi merc weighing in at 475lbs, no bracket and it performs nicely, and boat self bails with no problem

I had the exact same motor set up as Jwclbi on a 20' Sceptre no Bracket but on a 4" setback jack plate... Loved that boat should have never sold it. Ran like a Scalded ape, Handled Great and Kick Ass fuel Economy...

That 175 pro xs puts down about 190 hp at the wheel.... U can run anything up to a 250 IMHO without issue... My EFI weighed in at 475 lbs and put down 245hp at the wheel...

Hang the power on you won't be dissappointed.

Just my 22 Cents
Robert