25 Seafari Repower Question

[SeaRiggs]

Any suggestions on re powering a 25 Seafari with a Stainless bracket?

I'm definitely going Mercury, but working on pro's and con's to a single 300 or 350 Verado, or twin 175 or 200 Four Strokes.

The weight is the same for the 175's and 200's - 475 lbs. each

300 Verado - 600 lbs.

350 Verado - 668 lbs.

I understand I'm loosing some fuel economy but I'm still thinking security with two motors. I plan on some extended Bahamas trips and that was my thought process.

Please let me know if anyone has been own this road.

Much appreciated.