...There are some lightweight options. If you can live with 33 hp, you can save 76 lb.  For a 320 lb two-place with the savings of one seat, a smaller tank and 76 lb. less for the engine. You can be at 244 lb. and 103 legal.  No, it will not scream lake a 582, but it will fly acceptably if you do it properly. How about your Quicksilver. These are not exactly less than 254 pounds even with a Cuyuna engine. The single place Quicks can easily make weight with a 44 pound, 33 hp engine. You would be amazed how much better they fly for handling when they make weight. Where do you get a 44 pound, 33 hp engine? Try www.simoniniUSA.com. There are powered paraglider engines. In recent years, the PPGers have made some real strides in power, weight and reliability...