I have a wc 14 not the SSV but they are quite close in size. I run. 20 hp 4 stroke and it is all the power I need and then some. The current 25-30 hp 4 strokes AND Evenrude 2 strokes are just to heavy and you will have to add weight to the front of the boat if you are alone. They are also prone to porpoising due to the imbalance of weight.
Yamaha has now come out with a light weight engine specific for the 25hp not just a detuned 30. Off the top of my head it is only 10lbs more the the normal 20hp on the market. It is fuel injected and has a idle speed control to be able to slow it down a bit to help trolling speed. My 20 with the idle speed turn down as low as it will go and stock pitch prop is ideal for trolling spoons and crankbaits, the 25 and 30’s usually go to fast.
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