cgasner1
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The only 2 good days to be a boat owner are the day you buy it and the day you sell it
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Totally agree...
Wonder if she likes swamp boats?
We will expect an update on Monday.Well it's not as bad as I built it up to be, thankfully.
The boat gets up on plane and tops out around 30-34 mph with 2 people in it, has an issue not sucking fuel intermittently and makes a bit of a racket with the rods. Clearly a tired motor and likely not going to last much longer, but I should be ok on inland lakes until I get a new motor.
So that's a relief. Now to remove the whale tail and try to enjoy some time on the water before the next chapter of "WTF is wrong now?"
We will expect an update on Monday.
I would put that boat up for sale and sell it to the next sucker. You live in Michigan, so it should be easy.
Tiller or steering wheel. If it’s a wheel you almost have to go with the same brand as the previous or you’ll need new linkage which will add a couple thousand.
I must be doing it wrong. Really happy with my old boat I rebuilt and repowered.The only 2 good days to be a boat owner are the day you buy it and the day you sell it
My old boat came with an equally old 2-stroke johnny. It ran but was a pain to work on and dial in. I looked at buying a newer used motor but the prices were too close to just buying new. Ended up with a brand new merc and love it. No different than hoping in my truck and turning the key - fires up and you're off. Price tag stung a bit, but I figure theres 20 years of fun to be had and I know the motors history. I can do basic maintenance and the boat being rebuilt gives a very reliable, safe, fun platform for years to come.Well it's not as bad as I built it up to be, thankfully.
The boat gets up on plane and tops out around 30-34 mph with 2 people in it, has an issue not sucking fuel intermittently and makes a bit of a racket with the rods. Clearly a tired motor and likely not going to last much longer, but I should be ok on inland lakes until I get a new motor.
So that's a relief. Now to remove the whale tail and try to enjoy some time on the water before the next chapter of "WTF is wrong now?"
I'm in the same sad boat as you. My 90 Etech has been trouble for years. Worth nothing now, I will pay off the truck by fall and hopefully will be getting a new Suzuki or Yamaha next year.I’m in the market for a new motor too. I’m looking for a 135-150hp. Currently have a an Evinrude ( that meme hurts, @Keep on) but since they went out of business I’d like to repower to a different brand.
My dad just got a mercury pro. I don’t think they make the pro in a 75hp but that thing is quiet!Steering, side console. Likely sticking with a Merc.
Honda & Yam are on the menu if the price is right, even with the new controls.