Most if not all of this advice, unfortunately ignores the actual performance sited by the link in your post. Boog states that he actually owned 2 2820’s with 150’s and they performed fine. Based on the fact that many of the 2520’s have twin 200’s I would think that would give you similar...
I was merely pointing out that for many there is no need to remove the plug. I learned this from the guy who built my first boat, and until I heard his knowledgeable opinion I wouldn’t have considered it. Sorry if that offends some who can’t see it any other way or have nothing left to learn.’
He’s trying to keep the weight the same so he doesn’t have to change the bracket. Suzuki is 600 lbs. The current motor only weighs 470 lbs. New Mercury 225 is 475 lbs.
I think the new Mercury 4 strokes are good motors, but can’t speak from experience. I have a 1998 Mercury 225 EFI, and would like to re- power and am concerned about weight. My research showed that of all current production motors, the Mercury was the lightest 225 hp. Evinrude is no longer...