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Thank you for the information. Everything you said makes perfect sense. I was concerned about installing an outboard over 150 HP because someone stated that I should not go that big due to flex in the transom with weight and the overall force of the motor during take off getting on plane. I am...
Looking for some advice on the size of an outboard to install on a 22 foot 1978 StarCraft Mariner. I was recently told that the transom on this craft can only handle a certain weight with the the forces exerted. I was looking to buy an outboard with a HP rating of 175 to 200.
I am going to...
