I have a Lowe 1642 with a 16 inch transom. not a real wide boat. I am looking at a 1957 Evenrude 30 hp motor with electric start. It runs well and I like the older motors as I have a 15 hp fastwin. The 30 weighs about 135 lbs. I am wondering if that is going to be too heavy for my boat? I have no idea.... but it would be nice to have enough power to get out of a storm fast if necessary... Thanks for any help...