Re: Sea Hunt Escape200
go to the Sea Hunt Owners Forum and ask around. Don't worry about salt water; that's what they are made for (or they'd be called Pond Hunt). My 212 has a 150 (standard package) and it does fine; I don't know that 20 hp less is a deal killer. If it's in good shape, well maintained and comes fully rigged with toys, get it and think about repowering down the road if you need to. Do you plan to haul around 6 people often, or more likely just a couple?
(That being said, I think it's dangerous to have an underpowered boat, plus you can wear out a motor, but I don't see that here. It's not a racing boat so a top speed really doesn't matter, does it?)
http://seahuntownersgroup.yuku.com/
formula of 70% of the max rated horsepower being needed for acceptable performance (140).....you're under that. I think I'd want at least a 150, preferably a 175 on it.
