replacing an 82' 470 merc

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with the outdrive needing work, then you may need to rethink your repower. A bracketed outboard is an excellent way to go if you have the ability. If you have to pay for everything, then its going to get expensive. be patient, look around and see if you run accross a deal on anything. There aer a lot of boats that are going to get repoed in the next couple of months, keep an eye out on the salvage and auction sites. You could find a deal on a crappy boat with a good outdrive package, or a good OB set up that coule be bracketed to your boat. Whats teh transom on your boat look like now. If its bad or in need of repair, its hard to justify going back I/O.