Hey Willy
 

Here you go.... time to step up to the plate... Fishbones will love you for it. (no, really, she'll love you long time sailor).

http://newjersey.craigslist.org/boa/2457992331.html :beer:

Thanks for thinking about me but she won't work on my boat, 225 max hp.
Plus I am working on something else right now I am hoping is going to pan out.

I feel for yeah Willy as I can't believe what they want for outboards up there in your area. I'm still in shock after you told me what that one dealer wanted.

The clock is ticking , ---- arrivederci, compare.

Wish you were closer Willy, I could have had you one STRONG EVINRUDE hanging off teh back by now if you had her down here. A cross breed of a few different years can build one bad A$$ EVINRUDE that aint that bad on fuel. An 86-87 block bored out to use 93+ fingerport pistons with fingerports added in along with 86-92 heavy rods and a 93+ crank to retain your mid and lower, then top it all off with the late model 250 carbs and intakes would give you one HEALTHY 2 stroker(300HP+). Or a stock 88-91 engine with a 93+ crank and 96+ 225 carbs would be a reliable tough engine.