[THEFERMANATOR]

I'm assuming this 235 is an older pre-86 engine, if so it is barely a 200 by todays standards. The 235 was flywheel, NOT propshaft rated. The 235 became the XP when the 200/225 looper's came out in 86, and the 200 became a 175. The older 150-235's were all the same basic weight and engine size for the most part. There were 2 different bore sizes, and different porting through the years though. They all weigh in around 375-400 pounds and were cross-flow engines. They are also FUEL THIRSTY PIGS!!! The V-20 doesn't need the extra HP and could sure do without the weight back there. I'll have to disagree with MJ though about fuel economy of a 150 VS a 200/225. My 225 EVINRUDE(actually pushing a bit more) uses no more fuel than a 150 or 175 OMC or MERC on the same boat. The 150/175 YAMAHA though is another story. Some engines are more efficient than others at a given HP output.

I personally would pass on a 235 though as the fuel cost on that engine is pretty high, it EARNED it's name of 2 thirsty 5 rightfully. A 150/175 YAMAHA, 135/150 MERC 2.0L, or most of the large 4 cylinder 2 strokers provide decent economy with lower weight. The newer 150/175 looper OMC's are GREAT engines, but are known as thirsty.