Hello BlackMan owners,
I have just both 23 Fish Machine in Kona with a worn D3 170 at 7300 hours. So I am going to repower the boat. My thought is to put a D4 225 with a due prop leg combo.
But I am also thinking of putting in a D6 because of the weight. It will also be 300 HP witch is twice what the boat has now.

My question is

1. Will the 23 footer hold the weight.

2. How is the Blackman 23 in following seas ( heaver engine better down sea ride )

3. This boat is 7 feet wide, Is this the right width I thought they were 8 feet wide or is that the 26 footer?