I'm thinking 2 stroke extra long
you probably have some good swells
I have a Johnson Sailmaster 7.5 XLS 25" bracket to top of cav plate (proper measurement)
It is on a bracket that is set a little low, so the prop drags when I lift it up, but when I tilt it forward and out it is completely out of the water
It is a two stroke and 55 pounds, probably the upper limit weight wise of what you want on the stern
I don't know if you are looking at a nissan 4 stroke or 2 stroke
I think their 4's are heavier, and I'd be concerned about compromising sailing performance, enough that if I had to get a 4 stroke, I'd try to keep the weight below 55 lbs long or extra long depending on availability
By the way, for environmental reasons, ultimately I want to go 4 stroke
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