| 
 
			
			
	Quote: 
	
		| 
					Originally Posted by phatdaddy  Only part that had a rot problem on that vintage merc was the steering arm.  My 20 year old 150 was still in good shape in 2014 when i got the 4S.  I don***8217;t think the new motor will last as long, but i probably won***8217;t either |  Hey Phat.  How's the power/gas consumption on that 4s @150hp?  Most of my fishing is in the ocean and really because of waves it's rare if I ever get up to 40mph much less 50.
		 
				__________________ 
				1987 V20 w/1987 150HP Yamaha on a Shoreland'r Trailer 
1978 16.5 Airslot w/1996 120HP Force on a Four Winns trailer 
1996 V21 w/1993 200HP Mercury on a Shoreline Trailer  
All towed by a 5.7L Hemi Durango.
 
  
If God didn't have a purpose for us we wouldn't be here, so 
Live simply, Love generously, Care deeply, Speak kindly. 
(Leave the rest to God)   Silence, in the face of evil, is itself evil. Not to speak is to speak, not to act is to act. God will not hold us guiltless. |