quote:"or at least ask the experts"
you did ask an expert, I've got 30 years in the marine business. I'm beginning my 5th season in my own company. I've been certified Mercury, Mercruiser(master), Yamaha, Volvo Penta gas, Volvo Penta Diesel, Marine Power, Crusader, and soon to be Suzuki. There are several on this site that are far more qualified than myself. You asked several experts and probably the best group of general boating knowledge people without bs on the internet. You just didn't listen!