yamaha F225 on overnighter..too much??

[jc12]

Hey guys.. i have long been in the marked for a overnighter and just now come across an amazing combo.. it is a 1991 204c in mint shape, it has a reinforced transom with the offshore bracket. The motor is a 2012 yamaha f225 and a brand new yamaha 9.9 (both 4 strokes).. Not my biggest question concern is weight and power. I have yet to see one powered by a 225 but have read around you can max up to 230? Now should i be concerned it is a heavy 4 stroke? I stood in it and the boat felt like it was slanted with the bow much higher than the stern, but this was the one and only overnighter i have ever stood in so i have little to compare. Here are some pictures let me know guys as i am one of a few bidders and ready to purchase immediately (upon successful survey) thanks!! Here are some pics of it

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[kabinfever]

jc12, from what ive read , you might be a little heavy in the stern w/ the setup your looking at. beautiful boat and very nicely eqip. i have a 1990 overnighter w a 2 stroke 225 and i could use a little weight in the bow. (and i dont have a kicker). 200-400 lbs in storage front compartments in cuddy goes a long way. synthetic sand works well. real sand bags hold lots of moisture. When i have more than 6 people on board, sometimes i get a little water back in scuppers. not a big deal. i def would not block off scuppers, but if your make that purchase, i would add some bow weight, lose the kicker and if your still low ,move your batteries up front. to spend 27k to repower is crazy. Not sure if having motor on bracket will let you get away w/ a little more weight or not. that boat has bracket,pulpit, hardtop ,radar. its def not missing many options. i would sea trial the boat and bring some friends. bigger guys the better, and see how it rides w 4-6 people in it. good luck