Repowering v20

[macojoe]

wow I run a 1985 175 Merc and the thing sips gas! Mine is on a heavy boat, 23' w/a Sea Ox

But like reel said if I was repowering I be getting a suzy 4 stroke, great warrt and by what I have heard great dependability!

[phatdaddy]

if the only gripe you got is mileage, you gotta buy a lotta gas to justify a $8,000/$10,000 investment in a new motor. you should be getting around 2.5-3 mpg now. most real world numbers with a four stroke are 3.5-5mpg. if & when i do get another one i would like to go with the suzuki 140.

[Pipe_Dream]

Originally Posted by phatdaddy

if the only gripe you got is mileage, you gotta buy a lotta gas to justify a $8,000/$10,000 investment in a new motor.

Amen to that! Run it until dependability becomes the issue, and in the mean time be saving up to pay cash for a new engine. Cash is king!