Best choice for repowering 20' MA

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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!