Posted by Marko888 on 10/31/15 - 5:09 PM
#6
When I replaced my 1985 Johnson 150 with Suzuki DF140a, I moved my single G27 battery to the console. The engine weights are very close. I could feel the CG was a bit further forward than it had been prior to the battery move.
Ive also run my 18 with the old 150 and 100# kicker on the transom. Adding the kicker greatly diminished the boats handling, which is why I chose a light engine (407#) and battery move. I think my boat would handle the kicker just fine now.
With a 500# engine, I would also suggest less will be more, and would choose the 4" setback, and batteries moved to the console.