Notch my transom?

[reelapeelin]

...We all gotta do what makes us happy and what we can afford...that said, I would NOT cut that transom...I understand wanting to keep the slip, but it sounds like the tail is waggin' the dog on this one...the prior posts make excellent points about havin' a FULL transom...you'll miss it after it's gone :(...go bracket and 175hp (or better)...if they're available, hang a new E-Tech Evinrude on it and SMILE :)...Bombardier has really done their homework on these motors...I just put a new Honda 150 on my V20...it's a GREAT motor, but can't find the right prop...gotta put the revs to it to get it outta the hole...your boat will perform better w/2-stroke low-end torque and the extra hp a 175 will get you...

It sounds like your sea-drive is still runnin', so no need to get in a hurry... if you gotta wait till the 175 E-Tech comes out, then go braket, let that slip slide...you'll be a happy boater ;D...