Thanks for the advice.

200hp ?! I saw a boat that had an I/O with only 115HP !
Most 19' boats I see (in the $5k range) do not have 200hp,
but more like 115-175hp.


eg:
1992 18FT STINGRAY BOWRIDER (model 556 )
Low hours, excellent condition, trailer, many extras. Must sell, $6,500
Merccruiser 2.0 115hp
108 hours
I/O (stern-drive)
EZ loader trailer (2" ball)

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Also, at 19-22ft you're getting to the upper limit of outboards. You'll
want close to 200hp, and the 200hp outboards are new, expensive and heavy.
I/O engines pretty much start at 200hp and go up from there. Get at least
a V6 (200-230hp) or a small V8 (around 250hp or so).