Etec 200 on a 20SF

[Bushwacker]

Originally Posted by Bryan A.

Is anyone running a 200 Etec on a 20 SF?

I am rebuilding mine right now, already have a 25" transom in, no bracket.

Re doing deck right now.

Is this motor to heavy to self bail if the deck is raised 1"? Assume batteries in console, tanks slid forward, etc.

I think you'll be ok. My Seafari has the earlier lower deck and it still self bails (just barely), despite a 433 lb motor mounted 30" aft on a bracket, although the large flotation tank on the Hermco bracket provides lots of flotation. Water line is about 1" lower than when I had a 300 lb motor on it. Before and after pics shown below.

[Bryan A.]

Well here she is, now gotta finish the 20SF.

Good news is the motor came with a boat to use while working on the SeaCraft.

[McGillicuddy]

Nice score -- better get some big as trim tabs to keep that lady from chine-walking