My Stroker C-85 weighed in at 200# w/carb &w/o exh.(and thats with Bendix mags which are heavier than Slicks). I put a lightweight B&C starter (7#) on it also. I am with you, if you have a problem out in the boonies or away from home, you cannot hand prop it, or easily repair it. I would consider the O-233 Lyc even though it would bring the EW up to about 878 according to John Mc. He mentioned this morning to me, the Lyc worked out fine, but was just about 80-90# heavier.