250R on a slower hull

[Jabad]

Looking at a new to me boat, an older hull not known for speed, recently repowered with a Mercury Racing 250R. I’m interested in the boat due to the new 4 stroke, but I’m reading that the Sportmaster lower unit may actually be a detriment in a boat not intended as a speed hull and may really decrease holeshot etc.
Anyone have experience with Sportmaster lower on a non- speed hull?

I posted on both the Mercury forum and the Champion forum, and one suggestion was to post it here. Thanks for any thoughts

[rchavis]

Correct .....but it may work for you if you don't want max performance. Really dont know if you can install a TM lower on that motor .
The 300 R you can. If you could you can sell the SM lower or trade it for a SM .
Bet it would be a runner .

[lpugh]

Sportmaster will drag like a parachute on the back, cannot be surfaced on that boat, trade it for a torkmaster. Be sure to get the correct torkmaster for your serial number. Gen II wingmasters cannot be used on motors designed for gen I torkmaster.