Don't buy that new boat! Repower and rebuild a 22 year boat and save $35,000
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- čas přidán 23. 07. 2024
- 20 ft 2001 Key Largo repower and recondition. Boat runs like new and is just as dependable as a new much more expensive boat. Save a lot of money and bring life back to an older boat.
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You solved so many issues that so many small center consoles have. not enough room in back, t-top or cover in way of fishing, can't get all the way to the transom, etc. Very nice work and thanks for sharing.
Thank you
You did a great job on your boat, a lot of people are choosing to repower now. Economically it makes more sense, especially if you like the hull you have. I would take a Suzuki over any of the others right now. I hope you have a great trip!
Thanks so much....we are excited about the trip
I fully agree with your mindset. I bought a 2001 Sea Hunt 210 over 11 years ago for 10k. Ran it and loved it for years. All original with the Johnson 225 OceanPro 2 stroke. In January of 2020, I thought I was going to start the process of shopping for a new boat. Put that Sea Hunt up for sale and it sold for $10,500. Shortly thereafter, the world fell apart with covid, and boat prices started skyrocketing so I gave up the idea of buying a new boat. As
luck would have it, 6 months later the guy that bought my boat was laid off from his job due to covid. He called me up and was desperate to off load that Sea Hunt… so I bought it back for $6,000!! I’ve run it ever since and have done a number of things to restore it and it’s still a perfect boat. That 225 OceanPro runs like a top. I’ve just started the process of shopping for a re-power. I will probably go with Suzuki as well. But for 11 years of fun and memories on the water, I’m only in 6k, and with about 17-20k for a new motor, I will have essentially a new boat for 23-26k. This boat has more than paid for itself. People are crazy for dumping 60-90k for 19-22ft boats. And lastly, I have friends with the new Sea Hunt 21ft models, and I swear my 22 year old model is built better.
Nice....good luck with the repower!
You made a video on what our game plan was to a "T." We repowered a 20-ft 2009 Jones Brothers Bateau flat-bottom skiff and figured we saved ourselves about $20-30k. We searched high and low for a boat with good bones and went from there. It did need a new fuel cell put in and at that time we made the decision to repower. In our estimation, we have a new boat to us. The marina we trusted with the upgrade stated you now know the history of your boat and have peace of mind. We have friends and family who bought new because they can and they've even had problems with new boats. Great video! Enjoy your time on the water!
ty
Beautiful, only thing I’d add is a backrest to the leaning post.
I actually have one that plugs into the rod holders, but I never use it ....
@@saltybushwacker2023 The one on my Excel has the rod holders built into it.
Awesome Video - I got a 2002 Sea Pro 19' CC. All Fiberglass no wood, flotation and self bailing deck. it has a great flare and a dry ride. it's In great shape. It's got a Honda 4 stroke, runs perfect. when the motor dies, it will be repowered. I compounded the gelcoat out it looks so good ..
nice
100% agree older boats are built better, even 80s and 90s boats
absolutely....pair one of those with a new 4 stroke and it's the perfect much cheaper option...
Great job coming from a guy that rebuilt a 1981 18 foot Bluefin dual console that I rebuilt into a CC and dropped a new Mercury 115 on a few years back.
thank you
Subscribed for the title alone. And the preview that you guys will be going 330 miles down the coast. Looking forward to the adventures!
Thanks Peter...We leave the dock this Monday morning at 5AM
Great story and I believe you because I have a 1997 Chawk Pilot house boat that I Repower with a Suzuki 250 and I just did all the wiring and added a Minn Kota trolling Motor. The cost is no where close to what a new boat would cost.
Amen brother....AND a lot of the older boats are built better and ride better!!
I went the same route . Purchased a 2003 sea hunt 232 and put a zuk 250 on it . Saved about 40k
nice
Looks great. Definitely the way to go if you want to save a few bucks. Did the same thing myself last year with an older Key West hull.
awesome...Key West and Key Largo are very similar design....
Great video I did the same thing to a 2001 angler new Suzuki on the back like a new boat now you just turn the key and go.
Awesome!!
Could not agree more! I've been on boats for 50 years.
New boat prices are beyond insane. Not just the initial cost, but buying used you get A LOT of extras. Some of the new designs were not developed by someone with experience on the water that's for sure.
People worried about warranty, I don't know how they are going to make it if they are unable to perform their own maintenance and work, you'll spend 10's if thousands even on a small bayboat
my thoughts exactly.....and with the warranty on the new Suzuki 200 I get the best of both worlds! Thx for watching...
Hope you enjoyed it everyone....In a few days, Leslie and I will be running this 20 ft boat about 330 miles down the Gulf coast of Florida from Hernando Beach to Islamorada! Should be some great footage....
That's a long run,not trailering it or driving there ???
@Robert Little We went by water....We posted a video on the trip...check it out!
thats awesome! I was worried I couldnt do much offshore with this but after your videos Im convinced! just subscribed to your channel. Im so happy I was able to see what you did to the boat.
@oshy7579 Awesome....Thanks for watching!
Absolutely beautiful boat! Love this! This is what i'm looking to do next summer. Thanks for the video!
Awesome.....good luck!
This is what I'm doing right now. Thanks for the info captain 👍🏽
Thanks....good luck with your project!
I have a 23 y/o 18’ Hydrasport CC with an original 2 cycle 150. I repowered last year to a 4 cycle 150 Merc. The Merc is heavier and has changed the trim a little bit but certainly manageable. The boat feels like new. Going from 2 cycle to 4 cycle has improved my relationship with my outboard exponentially. The old 2 cycle smoked too much and always killed at the most critical point of docking.
yeah my boat rode a bit different with the heavier 4 stroke and the fact I put it 14" back on a jackplate made her a bit more "ass heavy"..But like you said ...very manageable and worth it. Good luck with it
You will never get the satisfaction buying new. So much more rewarding building it the way you like. Great boat. Simple and sturdy. Nice video!
Thanks Austin....It is nice finishing a project and getting to enjoy it.
Just subscribed. Great,honest and straightforward vlog. Thanks for this. Older boats were mostly hand laid glass which to me is better. Btw I have a 40yr old Magnum Marine 38 under renovations right now.
Awesome....thank you for the compliments
Just watched your video for the first time and have to say I already love the content 👍👍can’t wait to watch your trip down the west coast into the keys, I’m right there there with you when it comes to boating my friend bigger is definitely not always better, had a 30 ft. Rampage and spent more time and $$ repairing things on her instead of enjoying her,, now I sport a 25 dusky cc with a single 300 Suzuki and most definitely a great engine with great economy 👍👍
Awesome...thx Dave
Outstanding pickup.
TY
You did an outstanding job on this re ferbish,,repower! I have always loved the Key Largo hull design all hulls,but didn't care for the transom,great job!!!!
Thx Robert
Man that’s a sweet little ride! I believe key largo used the old seacraft hull design. If so, that thing is an awesome ride! Love the content brother just subbed! 🤙
Awesome....thank you...We leave the dock Monday at 5 AM for the 330 mile run to the keys!!! I think she Is ready for the challenge
Great job boat looks awesome
ty
Really keeping my eye on the market for a used action craft coastal bay that i can get a deal on and do a repower on. That hull is legendary for its ride and boy does action craft stand by their product, even hulls that are 30 years old. Love what yoy did with the boat! 🤘
I like action crafts also. had a friend who had one and it was a good boat.
this is awesome! i just bought one and did the same thing!!! we are surprising my husband with it in a few days I wwill put up our before and after videos after we give it to him! ai agree 100% with everything you said! I wish you could see mine now… I kept the 2 stroke haha couldn’t afford the 4 stroke. I will try the bank Idea.. but I had the 2 stroke rebuilt and its mercury 225hp
awesome...nice job....good luck with the boat.
Nice boat smartly done.
Thank you Mark
I am working on a similar video of my 2002 keywest!! good work. I am subscribing!!
Awesome....Thank you, and good luck with the keywest!
Great to see a old boat get a new life because there's so many of them that just head to the scrapyard.
Thx Luke....I agree
Thank you for sharing. I think you got a great deal.
TY
Hello to you Mr. Salty,
I just found your video, and loved it. I absolutely love the white color bottom paint. I heard of it but was not sure of the look, well you have made it all better with that color, well done. Loved your travel story from north of me here in Naples, I would have really enjoyed saying hello to you on your stop in my home town Naples. I have my very older Scout (18) cc with a repowered Yamaha and have spent lots of fun, and many hours of free time bringing it back to life. I love my older craft. I have also for a few years now and many boat show’s followed the new Suzuki (4) Strokes and they are really a great option to repower an older gem. I am now subscribed to you and looking forward to seeing more content.
Be well
Take Care
Thank you Kevin and that would have been awesome to hook up in Naples to say hello. I'm sure we will do that trip again....If you ever at Lorelei in Islamorada please come say hello. We will be the the month of July!!
Nice Largo! I just bought a 25 yr old Bayliner trophy pro 1903 CC. I tried to stay away from Bayliner 😂 but I always liked the trophy model. I only had a budget of $6800 to work with. I looked for months drove many miles and spent many hours looking. I found that 90% of the pictures of the boat were from when they bought the boat. You get there and it's trashed or nothing like the conditions in the pictures. I found newer boats that were money pits and their asking $7,000 or more. This Trophy is in beautiful shape and solid as a rock. Stringers, transom and floor all solid and inner + outer hull in beautiful shape. I have been working on her for about a month. Everything is there all original so I'm just putting in new bilge pumps live well saltwater wash pump and heat shrinking connections that need it. Customizing her to my needs and buffing the interior. The exterior hull is already beautiful. The rub rail is original and almost flawless. I hope I can keep that way 😂. I'm confident that I can sell this boat tomorrow for more than I paid for it. I did put $ 400 into the trailer but now it's like a brand new trailer. Watch out for boat brokers! They ask thousands more for the same boat you can find on your own. The internet has thousands of videos on how to make sure the boat is worth buying. Also be real don't expect to find a perfect boat. Any used boat is going to need work but if you can do most of the work it's not as expensive as people make it out to be. It's expensive if you can't turn a wrench and pay someone else to do it.
TY.....Awesome, good luck with the boat
Hey good video buddy. I plan on doing that as well when I retire because the boat I have now. I probably can't afford but I can sell it and get about 30 grand in my pocket which then I'll try to do what you did and find a. Used boat and repower it best for your money.
absolutely....good luck
Spot on! I have a 99 hull Triton 22 ft, just put a new 225 Mercury 4 stroke. Much better boat than what they make today in my opinion, all open floor instead of decks.
awesome....thx for watching!
Uncle Remus said, Cool...thanks for sharing.
TY
I love your boat! Great job!
Thank you, and thanks for watching
Good to know I'm not the only one that feels this way I have a beauitfull 1996 20 foot Viking Mirage with a 1996 135 merc runs well but would like to put a 150 hp Merc 4 stroke on it as I love the boat.
The Merc 4 strokes are good motors.
Well done!
Thank you....
You are correct a repower and update of the electronics for a few thousand dollars and you could have a really nice vessel!
Absolutely.....Thanks for watching
Sawweeeeettttttt boat, Cpt. Bushwacker! Very Nice. M&T
Looks great !
thank you
Hey I did the same repowered with a 200 but paid 18k instead with fly by wire. Rewired and new swim bracket. Then wet sand, polished and waxed. All for 25 k. Also added new rub rail stainless
Awesome....18K is a fantastic price. I paid 20K out the door installed. I love it....A little bit of sweat and works saves a ton.....Nice work and good luck with it!
I didn't even have to repower the 2stroke runs fine paid 11k for a 28' with a nice cuddy and head walk around I redid the helm and lines, All the lines to the sink in the head, updated electronics, a little fiberglass work, It's got a Mercury 225 EFI think it had 450 hours on it, Even in the winter starts right up. Oh yeah and I did all new LED lights probably some stuff I'm forgetting too. Put all in I'm probably 25k and got a boat big enough to run a little offshore catch fish.
nice
Nice job, enjoy!
TY!
Great video!
Thanks
nice job, looks good
Thank you....
About to re power with a new suzuki. They truly are the best price i could find.
@@luizlins7723 yep ....best bang for the buck
I restored a 1968 17ft Duo runabout this winter. I paid 300 for boat with trailer. Boat had a running early 80s Mariner. My old boat has a new motor so I flipped the motors, glasses new plywood deck and all new wiring. I flipped my old boat for 2500 and only spent about a grand on materials. I have the best 17ft boat on the east coast now. She already been 23 miles offshore for shark and tuna and she runs WAY better then my buddies Montauk. I'm a bit under powered but the boat is a tank. The hull is amazing. I'll never buy a new boat ever. I don't want to be a sucker. Cause that's what they prices are for, suckers. Not to mention they barely make my style anymore anyway. My next is an older v20
awesome
Very nice boat
Than you Kevin
I Like ! Nice Work!
Thank you....
Very nice!!
Thank you....
I'm very happy with the way she turned out!
"Call for price" usually means "astronomically high" but it also reflects the fluid nature of the whole industry's pricing. I saw a gorgeous boat, at a boat show, the "sticker" said "Regularly $175K...Boat Show Price $147k", then under that it said "today only... $138k." Which tells me "call for price, if it's been a good or a slow week for the salesman, we may tell you something very different". 😁✌️
I agree
also often means they are listing it below MSRP but cant advertise that publicly without running afoul of manufacturer restrictions.
I have a 03 Seahunt 186 I have been considering repowering. I just can't afford the stupid money a new boat cost. I considered just selling mine and adding more and getting a newer model but id probably end up with motor problems then, at least if I repower I know I have something reliable.
I agree....I if your happy with the not layout and how it rides its a easy decision! good luck
Nice job
TY
Great tip on a boat loan.
ty
Talented dude
Thank you Matt...
good work mate im gonna do the same with an Older Fiberglass runabout was a Caribbean V14 sea sprite boat as im really gonna repaint the boat and repower the boat in future as i redo the transom as well too as i knew thiswas my first ever resto project thiswas my 1st boat i really had on 24yrs now as thiswas really being my first ever big resto job as you knew thiswas really my 1st boat im gonna redo in future as thiswas really my 1st ever fiberglas boat i have on 24yrs now as thiswas really a very nice classic boat my Caribbean was a really good boat in my future resto was redo the transom to take a longshaft Suzuki 40hp outboard on it in future as far i knew thiswas really be a really good resto job in future as my bro was gonnna do the resto in future thiswas cheaper then buying a newer boat for the same price as i rather restore an older classic caribbean in stead of buying a newer boat as im gonna restore my Caribbean sea sprite V14 as you knew this was my boat in the usa was known as a Dorsett V14 sea sprite built in Australia by Caribbean thiswas built by International plastics in Australia these folks was the makers of Caribbean boats thiswas the case with my boat was a Dorsett built under license by Caribbean in Australia thiswas my only boat im gonna restore in future mate your boat was my inspiration for my boats resto in future mate im ready for the day i start restoring my Caribbean in future good work mate from Australia
best of luck with it
@@saltybushwacker2023 thanks mate im already thinking about restoring my Caribbean V14 sea sprite boat as thiswas my very 1st boat as i have this boat on 24yrs now as thiswas really my first ever big resto project as i knew thiswas really be my first ever resto project in future im gonna redo the entire boat thiswas repaint the deck and redo the transom and redo the seats as well repower the boat with a new Suzuki 40hp 4 stroke Outboard as im gonna really have fun restoring my boat in future as these restos was far better then buying a new boat in the end im gonna have my Caribbean be given a new lease of life when i fully restore this boat in future as you knew this was my Caribbean sea sprite boat this was a V14 Caribbean built as a US Dorsett V14 under licence from Dorsett boats in the USA thiswas my Caribbean built in Australia from the Dorsett molds thiswas really the base for my Caribbean sea sprite V14 runabout boat thiswas my very firsr ever big rest project as you knew thiswas a boat i have was reallly needed a rebuild as i have toredo the transon onit as im really need torestore my boat as im really loved my Caribbean alot as i just cant justify the big money to buy a new boat in the same size as my Caribbean or similar type of boat as thiswas why the resto route was the way to go for me in future as i knew thiswas far cheaper toreally restore a boat and use the rest of the other money id saved by restoring my boat for the new outboard and other things i was wanted for my boat and the likes your project was my starting point for my boat resto in future mate
Very nice congrats, one question ! where is the gas tank in your boat, . Thank you!
Thx for watching...
The tank is under the leaning post and console
I got a 24' pontoon boat and trailer...they replaced the wood and carpet...I had them take off the non working 2 smoke Mercury...got it for $1000...bought a new 30hp Suzuki for $5k...it's like a new boat!..for those of you who say get a bigger motor..I'll set up a go fundme page..lol
Awesome
as long as you love it that's all the matters
amen
Every boat I’ve owned I’ve gotten for free,
Just got to see the potential,
Id say out 40-50 boats I’ve gotten only 5 were beyond saving (too much dry rot)
absolutely....just takes some knowledge and hard work....
Love your boat I have a similar project boat do you do work on boats I’m looking for someone to do similar work
Thx .....Sorry, I just work on my boats...Good luck with your project!
👍 Look's Awesome!
Thank you
Great video, I'm considering a repower and my bank is pretty amazing - what are your payments on the "boat loan" if you don't mind me asking?
I put a chunk down so I did not finance 100%. Google a payment calculator, and it will give you an idea on your loan you would need. My payment is around 200 for 5 years.
Jack plate up and a little trim! Squeeze a couple MPH more….
yep....I actually get a little more MPH with the bimini down also
Hey do you know Gerald Alsieux?Hes got a house next to the charter boat place.
I don't know him
You have to consider also, you'll likely have to replace components to the fuel tank (God forbid the tank itself is in good shape) and redo the wiring. The trailer also has components that might need new parts too. So the most likely candidates... fuel pickup, fuel lines, re-wire, new batteries, repower then you essentially have a new boat.
Yes sir....Exactly what I ended up having to do....Fuel tank was good but new puck up, sending unit, and lines.... Added a 2nd battery and moved them to the center console, and new trailer tires...NEW BOAT or my wife and I like to say " It's a beater boat" that's new...
@@saltybushwacker2023 Absolutely! I bought my childhood boat (key west 1720) from my dad and as soon as it got in my hands everything failed. The engine died, fuel pickup replaced, fuel lines, rewire the battery terminal connectors, trailer bunks, roller and the jack.
But it has been great ever since... I took it 35 miles offshore (along with my buddy and his boat) and regularly take it 15 - 20 miles out.
For $26-30K you can buy a new Key West 1720 with a 90hp Yamaha four stroke. May save some elbow grease.
I think the 1720 is a bit closer to 35K and once you add tax and accessories your closer to 40K. That's with 90 HP vs the 200HP I installed. Those motors differ in price roughly 10 - 11K.
A 17 ft boat might be OK for some boaters, but for us that was just to small and unsafe of a boat. A 22 ft Key west Bay boat is in the 60 - 90K range. Prices really increase on boats once they are larger than 20 ft.
I personally like the older boats (key west & Key Largo) because they are not only cheaper but they are made heavier and stronger IMO.
Those 1720 are a nice setup for a load of 2 - 3 people who stays near shore, but our family needed a boat carry 4 - 5 people, or dive gear, or a lot of fishing gear, and be able to handle offshore conditions. Our boat in the Keys allows us to run bay waters and go 20 miles off shore on the right day, knowing we can safely make it back if the weather turns. Plus it has the 70 gallon fuel capacity to handle long runs like the 330 mile run we made from West Central FL to Islamorada(check out the video) We also plan on making a run from Islamorada to South Bimini in the Bahamas(70 miles)
The 2001 Key Largo 206 I refitted came with 2 different hulls that year. a bay hull and the one I found, which has the more aggressive offshore hull like the 24 footers come with. This boat really fit our needs and fits in out slip. I would have got a older 24 ft hull and repowered with a 300 suzuki if it would have fit next to our houseboat. That set up remodeled would have cost 40K vs 70 - 90K new.
I'm not criticizing those smaller boats, but they just don't meet our needs that the larger 20 plus footers do. Unfortunately, bigger and more HP means more $$$$ weather you buy new or older.....😩
Thanks for watching Jesse!
I have a boat like this , I would love to sent you pic of mine
salty bushwacker on Facebook...message me a pic there....I'd love to see it!
Putting a 2023 Suzuki DF150ATL5 on my 41 year old BW Outrage.
Awesome.....good luck with it.... zuk 150 is a good motor!
@@saltybushwacker2023 Thanks
I picked up a 1996 24 foot Aquasport cuddy , paid 7500 , has ocean runner Johnson 200 hp , thinking about repower with Suzuki, what I pay for fuel and twc oil is way more expensive than a new motor payment, 100 gallon tank only get 1 mile per gallon so roughly 450 bucks per fill up not counting th twc oil , new 4 stroke would get 3 to miles per gallon and no twc oil ?
I agree...plus the reliability and warranty
How much are you thinking the new engine payment is going to be?
@mikesolns1364 Depends on interest rates and down payment. but a new 200 hp zuk will run about 21k. Check with your bank to get a good idea and I pretty sure the suzuki dealerships offer financing with different offers and deals
Great video. Got a sub from me.
TY
Where did you find that offset swim platform?
I actually used the old stainless steel bracket and ladder, but I cut pvc board to make a bigger platform and glassed and gelcoated the board. I also added a piece of aluminum under it to strengthen it.
Looks great!
you truly never save when it comes to boats
I agree, but you can spend less if you do it right
How many gallons of gas is the tank?
65 - 70
Who did you finance with ?
suncoast credit union
What prop and speed WOT
I have the boat in the Keys right now and I'm not there. I can't remember the prop #S. I will be back down there in a couple weeks and post it.
So top speed is 46, but you don't mention how many rpm at 46. And how many rpm at 30mph
when at top speed I'm right at 5800 - 6000 rpm and when cruising near 30 mph she is around 4000ish rpm and getting 3 to 3.5 miles per gallon(depends on load)
@@saltybushwacker2023 thank you for the info, a friend of mine has the same boat, same year, same motor, but it won't runs like yours. He adds a 2ft platform and after that the boat only get top 39mph at 5800rpm. And 29mph at 4800rpm for cruise speed. You know this boat don't like to plane at lower than 29mph so it feels like we are destroying the engine at 4800rpm
@Aramis Hernandez wow....I can't remember my prop, but that's not good. the platform should help I would think. I have a 14" setback jackplate and utilize my trim tabs when needed. good luck with it
hate sites that do that call for price crap. just show the damn price and stop hiding it.
Amen
VERY WELL DONE, GREAT FISHING RIG‼️🛳🚢⛴ STAY SAFE‼️ Vinny 🇺🇸
TY
I saved nearly 60000$ by repowering my 03 sea pro 21'
awesome....I like the look of seapros
@@saltybushwacker2023 me too, it a great boat, went the same route, a 2023 Suzuki 200, love the motor, it does great and is super reliable
Older boats are a better boats, more glass.
Yes I agree...and a bit heavier which gives a better ride...
I have built boats for 40 years. in 1987 the price of resin doubled. in the late 90's it doubled again.
Crazy....I think I paid $130 for a 5 gallon bucket of GP polyester resin from a distributor for this project, and that's a decent price right now ($26 a gallon) .....West marine is roughly $45 a gallon ......If you go with epoxy resin then forget about it
@@saltybushwacker2023 Now Most builders use 2 piece molds and inject resin under pressure. They are stronger but harder to drive thru the water.
guess i'm just old skool but never will i put a 4 stroke on my boats. My efi mercs and my e-tech 300 are just amazing, better fuel economy and majorly less moving parts to blow up. More everything and a whole lot less weight. A properly tunes efi or etech uses very little oil and are just amazing machines. You guys using 4 stroke engines.... if that is your thing, more power to ya. After 50 plus years as a marine mechanic I have yet to see a 4 stroke hold up and never have I seen one coming close to take off, top end speed or anything else. Not to mention my wife loves the smell of burning 2 stroke fuel :-) Best to you guys but I can completely rebuild a blown 200 two stroke for a couple k at most.... I have engines from the 60's and 70's still running strong as well as 80's 90's and 2000's. They just work.... as long as you do proper maintenance and care. If not... well your 4 banger will not last either if you neglect it. Never thought I would see the day that a 200 outboard would run 26 to 36 THOUSAND DOLLARS OMG.... lol
Nothing wrong with a older 2 stroke, especially if you a experienced marine mechanic. Unfortunately I am not and it's nice to have the security of a warranty.
I have a buddy who runs twin 300 E-TECs that he bought new, and they are very impressive motors. Quiet, powerful,and pretty reliable. It's to bad they stop production of them a few years ago due to bankruptcy. He has to drive an hour to find some one to due his warranty work due to the lack of dealers now.
I ran a 2 stroke pro xs 250 mercury back in 2014 when I was guiding and loved the performance of that motor , but it was thirsty for fuel and oil. After that, I have stuck with 4 strokes. My wife does not like the smell of the 2 stroke and would always say our boat sounded like a leaf blower....lol.
I just purchased my 200 Suzuki new 5 months ago, and it was not 26 to 36 THOUSAND DOLLARS....It was $20,500 installed with the fly by wire, smart guage, prop, and tax. That is with a true 5 year warranty. Bought the older boat for 6K and sold the T-top and 2 stroke 140 off it. Have a total of $26,000 ish total into the boat and love how it turned out. It really fits our family's needs in the Keys.
I can do fiberglass and fix stuff , but I wish I had your mechanic skills. that's a skill that saves a ton of money. To be able to rebuild a motor is awesome! All I can do is service the motor, and anything beyond changing a water pump is beyond my skill set.
Thx for watching...
You buy a 4 stroke Yamaha and they never break anyway.
You yanks need to get out of the dark age and get rid of your junk 2 strokes like I did 20 years ago the modern 4 stroke is far superior in every way 😊
For 25 ft away
Finish work looks a little rough
It's not perfect, but it's strong !