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1982 Cuddy I/O. Engine is 898 Merruiser (Chevy 305 v-8) - 200 hp.

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1986 V20 with a 225 Johnson. About to unplug the oil injection.

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I have been studying the diesel question for a while now here is a link to a really good article comparing 3 different engines in a boat similar in size to ours

http://www.popularmechanics.com/outd...page=1&c=y

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im going to put in the 200hp 4 cly i/o for $2400 what i like about an i/o is i can troll all day at 600 rpm cant do that with my outboard , when i want to troll now i have to use my riptide

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Um my last 3 outboard boats would troll at 600 to 800 rpm's.

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Pullin' live-bait, I use the Rip-Tide, all else w/the Honda at 600 rpms all day long... 8)...

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My yamaha will troll at 600, put I think we need an different prop to troll wiith?? Cause I am still to fast at 600?

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I'm tellin you, the cheap way to lower trolling speed is a 5 gallon pail on a 5 foot line astern.

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You're right Eric...I pull two of 'em... ;)...

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well the truth is i cant see spending $10,000 plus for a new outboard to put on a 25 year old boat if i had the cash i would, but i would like to use the boat a season or two to see how it handles the rough water before i put some big money into here