I agree with Ferm and others. Excessive weight is a disadvantage. I have had three versions of Merc v-6 motors on the back of my V. Stepped up in weight every time, the lightweight 200 carbed motor at 389lbs was the perfect match for overall balance. I have sacrificed some of the seagoing ability of my V with the 500+ lb motor I am currently running. Definitely stern heavy now. The way I use the boat for scalloping, running the rivers and bay fishing, I will make do with my choice for now. NYMACK has a 140 that is really nice. His stern sits high in the water.
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1996 -19' NV Flats 115 Mercury 4-stroke
1983 -20' Wellcraft Center Console 250 XS
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