Re: New 150
The 150 is carbed, I couldn't justify the extra $$$ for a DI or 4-stroke on a repowered hull worth less than 1/2 of even the carbed motor (paid $7100 for the Johnson) and more like 1/3 the value of an ETec or 4-stroke. Sales people actually advised me against the 4-stroke based on weight, but I wasn't too worried about that. The armstrong bracket is about $1100 and it has flotation, which I like. I may have to pay a little more for the bracket to get it color matched to my hull, which I will do if possible. I may finally get the boat fully up on a plane now! I'll tell you what the speed is when I get out there with my GPS.
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1984 248 Sportsman w/1999 5.7L EFI Mercruiser
2001 Carolina Skiff J16 w/2005 25hp Yamaha tiller control
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