Either get a new one with a GOOD warranty or keep what you have now. Your current engine will be hard to beat in reliabilty by ANY outboard out there. What are you currently using for GPH? MY built 225 that is ported slightly is actually pretty good on fuel. On average I use 11-13 GPH cruising between 3800 and 4400 on my heavy HYDRA-SPORTS. The DFI's and 4 strokes get better milage at idle and slow cruise, but at a fast cruise and WOT they are actually pretty close to each other in fuel burn. If your limiting yourself to used then 03+ EVINRUDES and 04+ OPTIMAX's are the better ones. Also don't forget about the added weight of a DFI and espescially that of a 4 stroke. If going with a 4 stroke keep your HP goals down a bit, personally I would be lloking at a 175 in newer power for a V-20.
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2011 SUNDANCE B20CCR SKIFF, 2011 YAMAHA 90HP 4 STROKE, 2011 KARAVAN SINGLE AXLE ALUMINUM TRAILER, LOWRANCE ELITE-7 HDI, MINN KOTA RIPTIDE TROLLING MOTOR
2000CC HYDRA-SPORT 225+HP EVINRUDE SOLD 
AND THE PINK JEEP!!!! R.I.P.
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