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So after digesting all the info from the CSC braintrust over the years, I've been dead set on a DF140BG for my 20SF and put a deposit down on one a few months ago (or so I thought). Just came to learn that the outboard I reserved is actually the DF140B without the drive by wire. I had been pretty all-in on the drive by wire and have laid out my rigging build accordingly. It is 6 to 9 months lead time for me to switch to the BG.
So my question is this: how big of a deal is it to hang the heavier Merc on there (475lbs instead of 425)? I know the established wisdom is that lighter is better on this boat, but I've definitely seen several Potters out there with the new Mercs. Does anyone here have any hands on experience with the heavier Merc on a 20SF?
Some weight distribution changes I've made:
-new 65gal tank forward by about 18"
-Console/leaning post forward by 10"
-Glassed and foamed a cooler in the forward seat
-removed the splashwell and closed in transom (coosa)
-raised deck 2.5"
-27" setback outboard bracket w/ oversize floatation tub)
Will she drag ass with the Merc, or will she haul ass? or both?) Am I making the drive by wire out to be cooler than it really is and should I stick with the DF140B?
So my question is this: how big of a deal is it to hang the heavier Merc on there (475lbs instead of 425)? I know the established wisdom is that lighter is better on this boat, but I've definitely seen several Potters out there with the new Mercs. Does anyone here have any hands on experience with the heavier Merc on a 20SF?
Some weight distribution changes I've made:
-new 65gal tank forward by about 18"
-Console/leaning post forward by 10"
-Glassed and foamed a cooler in the forward seat
-removed the splashwell and closed in transom (coosa)
-raised deck 2.5"
-27" setback outboard bracket w/ oversize floatation tub)
Will she drag ass with the Merc, or will she haul ass? or both?) Am I making the drive by wire out to be cooler than it really is and should I stick with the DF140B?
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