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Re powering older boat
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01/15/24 07:57 PM
01/15/24 07:57 PM
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Posts: 554 Lake View
tombo51
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I’m debating on getting a new outboard for my 03 tr21 triton, it’s got a 03 225 optimax on it now that’s still running strong but I feel like with it being 20 yrs old now may be getting towards the end I’m guessing it’s got probably 500hrs on it so who knows it may go another 500, my thinking is maybe go ahead & bite the bullet while maybe I still have some trade in value on the old motor, just can’t make up my mind if I want to spend the $
All men die few ever really live
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Re: Re powering older boat
[Re: tombo51]
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01/15/24 10:23 PM
01/15/24 10:23 PM
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Joined: Dec 2014
Posts: 7,597 Boaz,AL
CarbonClimber1
14 point
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14 point
Joined: Dec 2014
Posts: 7,597
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Rockit til it pops…then id go 4 stroke jap all day…
"I dont quit.. And ill fight alone if i have to"
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Re: Re powering older boat
[Re: tombo51]
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01/16/24 12:30 PM
01/16/24 12:30 PM
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Posts: 39,465 Marshall County
FurFlyin
Freak of Nature
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Freak of Nature
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Posts: 39,465
Marshall County
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I'd run it til it dies. If you love everything about the boat and the transom is still in 100% condition, then repower with a 4 stroke. Know this.... You'll NEVER get your money back out of it. That brand new motor will depreciate about 50% by just hanging it on a 30 year old boat.
If my people, who are called by my name, will humble themselves and pray and seek my face and turn from their wicked ways, then will I hear from heaven and will forgive their sin and will heal their land. 2 Chronicles 7:14
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Re: Re powering older boat
[Re: klay]
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01/16/24 07:51 PM
01/16/24 07:51 PM
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tombo51
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I can get a brand new one for not much more than that
All men die few ever really live
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Re: Re powering older boat
[Re: tombo51]
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01/16/24 08:37 PM
01/16/24 08:37 PM
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Posts: 2,889 Huntsville, Al
Bronco 74
10 point
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10 point
Joined: Feb 2009
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I’ve ran a Mercury since 1978. Never had an issue. IMO run it till it blows.
Last edited by Bronco 74; 01/16/24 08:37 PM.
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