Looking for advice
 

I have an '88 v 20 with a 2005 yamaha 150hp 2 stroke with roughly 250 hours. I am second owner and have never had a problem with the engine. I am thinking about having the boat redone with some modifications. My question is, would you keep this engine and worry about repower later. OR, suck up the extra expense and repower when the boat is redone? I have heard these engines are workhorses and last a long time.

Thank You

Greg

If it's the carbed 150 2 stroke I would keep it until it either blows or rots away(chances are it will rot away first). The 150 carbed engines is one reliable workhorse.

Hey Shaggy...glad to see you made it over here from the dark side...LOL!!...

I'm 100% w/Ferm...particularly if you've never had any problems from that motor...hang on to it and SMILE!!...:beer:...post up some pics of your 88 if you get around to it...:pic:...we're all into boat porn over here...:hide:

Yep,don't fix what ain't broke! 250 hrs.on that engine makes its practically new. Concentrate your efforts into more important thing on the boat,like enjoying it!

I completely agree with the rest of the comments here. You have a great motor that's factory matched (HP wise) to your boat. Don't fix what ain't broken.. use the money for beer and wild wimmin' :beer:

You're fittin' right in around here...:clap:

shoot....a 2005? Compared to ALOT of us still using original 80's and 90's motors that baby IS brand new.

I think you should sell it and buy new.
Let me know when I can pick it up.
The way it seems to run going by my current engine I would be good till at least 2028.
PM me when your ready I will give you two fitty for her.

Well, I guess that settles that. As much as I appreciate all the advice, this post by far is my favorite and really sealed the deal for me. Thanks all. Also, I was going to go with a new prop. Probably stainless steel. Does anyone have a recommendation?

What are you after for performance? Have you checked out the prop survey thread yet?