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Originally Posted by HookedOnMarsh
Hello. I'm looking for any input about replacing my old 86 175Blackmax on my cuddy cabin. I'm looking for a used motor in the 150-200hp range.
If I stay with Mercury, will all my controls and gauges work with say a 2000 year model or newer?
Any of the EFI or DFI motors I should avoid?
What kind of gas mileage increase will I get with these newer motors? And which would be better 150 or 200hp on gas mileage and performance?
This boat will be used to go offshore with a full load of 60 gallons fuel, ice chests, and kids.
Thanks for any advice.
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150 is plenty to get you and the load you describe offshore...if the controls will work (somebody hopefully will answer this), I'd say find a good Optimax 150...go as new as you can and check it out good...they are about as fuel efficient 2-stroke outboards as they get...if your existing controls won't match up to newer motor, then you're open to lots of options...late-model FICHT, Opti, and other Direct Injections...a 140 Suzuki 4-stroke will work well and be a REEL fuel-sipper...