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[bigshrimpin]

Seakindly is giving you some good advice, but I have a feeling like all of us you're on a bit of a budget. I just have a few comments to add here.

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235 is not too big, but it's thirsty:
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85 was the year that OMC switched over to rating the HP at the prop shaft instead of the powerhead. It's also the last year that OMC produced the 235. From what I understand the the 235 actually puts out less than 200hp (at the prop) and at 396lbs it's lighter than any 2 stroke v6 on the market. I would expect around 2gph @ cruise with that engine (might be more).

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The trailer looks like the original load-rite roller single axel trailers that was commonly package with the v20 in the late 80's. The rating should be around 3600-3700lbs. If I'm correct then this will work fine. However , If you have a small tow vehicle or are planning on trailering distances . . . then a dual axel trailer with brakes will give you much better performance.

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