repower question...

[reelapeelin]

Hey Spare!!...one of us considered Honda on a repower

[spareparts]

those are a rare sight down here, I don't hear anything bad about them, just don't see that many, heard they had a new 90? that had the best power to weight ratio for any 4 stroke, i haven't seen one.

And back to the issue, try to sell a used e-tec aournd here, vs a a used Yamaha, your phone will ring off the hook for the Yamaha, you won't get a call on the e-tec. personally like I said, opti first, then zuki 175, then yamah 150. I've run them all.

[reyb]

Anyone know of a good dealer in the San Diego area? Too bad that Ed's Marine place doesn't ship as it seems they have some pretty good deals.

[randlemanboater]

My Johnson, which is sold by BRP (a Canadian company) says "made in Japan" right on the serial number plate.

OK, so all you guys talking junk about my rice burner fess up, how many of you own a Toyota, Honda, Nissan, etc, car or truck?

[Seacrets]

I just filled my tank today and my F115 Yamaha averaged 5.9 mpg (19.2 gal and 113 miles). My skiff (23') is light so I don't need alot of hp. It will still top out at 40-42 mph. To me, its a matter of economics, I get to fish alot more for the same cost as my V20 w/ a 150 HP Merc saltwater series on it. The 113 miles represents two fishing trips this week and I'm going again tomorrow. We also have an outstanding Yamaha dealer in our area with a good parts inventory and an excellent service dept.
One thing I don't think anybody mentioned, when repowering with a new motor, you might have spent double what your boat is worth. If you sell in a couple of years, you might take a bath on the sale. If I lived in the north with a short boating season, I don't know if I'd repower with new. That's a lotta money to be setting under a tarp part of the year. Maybe a good topic might be "How many hours did you boat this year". Is the number more or less than last year?
There's no doubt, Etec, Optis, Verados (supercharged) and four strokes are the way to go, if you're looking for modern technology and economy.

[macojoe]

I am a north guy, I have bought my share of used motors, and you are right, it seems like a waste to cover the thing for 7 months of the year!! But I am tired of every year getting broke down right in the middle of the season!!

If it was me,I would be Yamaha, Etec, Suzy, Mercury is no were on my list!!

[reyb]

I've thought of those things as well...~$10k for a new motor and the amount of time I spend out in the water...if I ever sell the boat I would basically take a loss. I want reliability and economy and not have to worry about breaking down or running low on fuel. I went fishing recently and covered about 80 miles. Reading the posts, I'm suppose to have a 60gal tank. At the end of my trip my fuel gauge read about 1/4 tank. My gauge may not be accurate, but that would put me at about 1.7 miles to the gallon. :( 80 miles is not a lot of range based on the location of fishing spots here.

Other things I've thought about are:

o Do I just sell the boat and buy another that has a nice motor?

o I like my V20 CC. I got an aluminum trailer for it, put a T-top on it and made a
custom bait tank.

o If I buy another boat, then who knows about the condition of the motor. With a new
motor I basically know.

o I have some buddies that have a 24' cuddy with a new 250 e-tec. I do go fishing
a lot with them on their boat so they said I don't really need my boat(I would buy
in on their boat).

I don't know....:)

[cterrebonne]

Originally Posted by randlemanboater

My Johnson, which is sold by BRP (a Canadian company) says "made in Japan" right on the serial number plate.

OK, so all you guys talking junk about my rice burner fess up, how many of you own a Toyota, Honda, Nissan, etc, car or truck?

i bought my wife an acura, yes, i am a hipocrite. :( , but i have an american truck and outboard, that should make up for it a little bit.

[Seacrets]

Ford, Chevrolet, Yamaha F115. Two outa three. Let's face it, with NAFTA, free trade and all that other junk, who knows where the parts and pieces come from.

[THEFERMANATOR]

Originally Posted by Seacrets

Ford, Chevrolet, Yamaha F115. Two outa three. Let's face it, with NAFTA, free trade and all that other junk, who knows where the parts and pieces come from.

My older JEEPS were all CANADIAN parts, even assembled there. My newer ones were all pretty much MEXICO though, and I believe my DAKOTA was built there as well. My SUBURBAN was a MICHIGAN build though.