Forums59
Topics1,039,271
Posts13,962,003
Members144,197
|
Most Online39,925 Dec 30th, 2023
|
|
Re-power vs. newer boat
#12717930
04/16/18 12:40 AM
|
Joined: Aug 2013
Posts: 176
easttexasbucks
OP
Outdoorsman
|
OP
Outdoorsman
Joined: Aug 2013
Posts: 176 |
How many of you guys re-powered instead of going with a newer boat? How old is too old to re-power?
|
|
Re: Re-power vs. newer boat
[Re: easttexasbucks]
#12717944
04/16/18 12:48 AM
|
Joined: Jan 2004
Posts: 16,867
ezbassin
TFF Guru
|
TFF Guru
Joined: Jan 2004
Posts: 16,867 |
I recently had a 2014 motor put on a 2004 boat. It all depends on how much you like your boat, the condition of your boat and what is in your budget. My boat is a Bass Cat and it is still in great shape and it outlasted the original Mercury motor. Lots of hours on the motor.
Last edited by ezbassin; 04/16/18 12:51 AM.
|
|
Re: Re-power vs. newer boat
[Re: easttexasbucks]
#12717956
04/16/18 12:52 AM
|
Joined: Sep 2011
Posts: 5,410
Minner Bucket
TFF Celebrity
|
TFF Celebrity
Joined: Sep 2011
Posts: 5,410 |
Depends on how much you like your boat, how long you plan on keeping it after re-power, and ultimately how much money you want to spend.
|
|
Re: Re-power vs. newer boat
[Re: easttexasbucks]
#12717983
04/16/18 01:14 AM
|
Joined: May 2007
Posts: 40,427
WAWI
TFF Guru
|
TFF Guru
Joined: May 2007
Posts: 40,427 |
I have a 2012 520, I will repower in a second. I like the boat and 16k to 17k for a new merc sounds alot better than 70k.
|
|
Re: Re-power vs. newer boat
[Re: WAWI]
#12717999
04/16/18 01:27 AM
|
Joined: Feb 2009
Posts: 10,437
BThomas
TFF Guru
|
TFF Guru
Joined: Feb 2009
Posts: 10,437 |
I have a 2012 520, I will repower in a second. I like the boat and 16k to 17k for a new merc sounds alot better than 70k. I have 2013 and would do the same.
|
|
Re: Re-power vs. newer boat
[Re: easttexasbucks]
#12718039
04/16/18 01:47 AM
|
Joined: Feb 2004
Posts: 1,190
Denny Crane
Extreme Angler
|
Extreme Angler
Joined: Feb 2004
Posts: 1,190 |
There's a whole lot of 90's Rangers on their second and even third engines. I'm looking to repower my 1994 481VS soon. Take care of them, and they will literally last life time. I'm in my 50's and starting to value money more than monthly payments.
d
Last edited by Denny Crane; 04/16/18 01:47 AM.
|
|
Re: Re-power vs. newer boat
[Re: easttexasbucks]
#12718255
04/16/18 09:03 AM
|
Joined: Mar 2016
Posts: 167
Larry M
Outdoorsman
|
Outdoorsman
Joined: Mar 2016
Posts: 167 |
I have seriously considered repowering my 91 492v it has a 97 Merc 225 efi, I am waiting to read actual reviews on the new Merc 225 Four Stroke. I've been through every inch on my boat since I bought it and it is solid.
Hook Sets Are Free! Larry M.
|
|
Re: Re-power vs. newer boat
[Re: easttexasbucks]
#12718279
04/16/18 10:43 AM
|
Joined: Dec 2003
Posts: 36,424
Allison1
TFF Guru
|
TFF Guru
Joined: Dec 2003
Posts: 36,424 |
The Mercury four stroke won't have the low end you are used to with the EFI. You might wait till they come out with the 250. Its rumored to be a larger block and should have more grunt getting out of the hole. The 492 is a heavy boat.
I bought my boat used with a Mariner Super Magnum 200 with some stuff done for performance. Since I was fishing tournaments at the time I put a new 150 Opti on the boat. It went from a 90's to a 70 mph hull. I've tried a pro max just to get going faster but found out pretty quick that I don't want to drive that boat at 90 plus. The boat ran well but stuff just went by too fast. So now I have a 200XS on it. A high rpm 2.5 block which is fuel efficient and still an 80's kind of rig.
If you like your boat and keep the important stuff upgraded there is no reason to change boats. Trolling motor, engine and electronics can all be changed out to keep your boat upgraded. You can't do that to a truck or car very easily.
|
|
Re: Re-power vs. newer boat
[Re: easttexasbucks]
#12718607
04/16/18 04:32 PM
|
Joined: Jul 2014
Posts: 1,989
SAKS
Extreme Angler
|
Extreme Angler
Joined: Jul 2014
Posts: 1,989 |
As long as the boat is good I will repower.
|
|
Re: Re-power vs. newer boat
[Re: easttexasbucks]
#12718674
04/16/18 05:16 PM
|
Joined: Jul 2017
Posts: 55
Poodle
Outdoorsman
|
Outdoorsman
Joined: Jul 2017
Posts: 55 |
This is what I want to do. Is there a place that sells good used or rebuilt engines to start a search. Not looking to buy today just wanting to see whats out there.
Steve
|
|
Re: Re-power vs. newer boat
[Re: easttexasbucks]
#12718927
04/16/18 08:18 PM
|
Joined: Feb 2009
Posts: 1,958
jseago
Extreme Angler
|
Extreme Angler
Joined: Feb 2009
Posts: 1,958 |
i just put an '18 model yamaha on an 08 skeeter, ended up paying a third of new boat cost for my new to me skeeter
|
|
Re: Re-power vs. newer boat
[Re: Larry M]
#12719053
04/16/18 09:57 PM
|
Joined: May 2014
Posts: 925
skeeter james
Pro Angler
|
Pro Angler
Joined: May 2014
Posts: 925 |
I have seriously considered repowering my 91 492v it has a 97 Merc 225 efi, I am waiting to read actual reviews on the new Merc 225 Four Stroke. I've been through every inch on my boat since I bought it and it is solid. A few years back you could get a new not rebuilt but new powerhead from Mercury for like $4000. Might check that out.
Formerly known as progator james 2013 Skeeter FX21 with a 250 SHO... Love this boat!!
James Moore 214-458-8024
|
|
Re: Re-power vs. newer boat
[Re: easttexasbucks]
#12719069
04/16/18 10:06 PM
|
Joined: Sep 2003
Posts: 5,520
Bruce's
TFF Celebrity
|
TFF Celebrity
Joined: Sep 2003
Posts: 5,520 |
I re powered my champion. I don't hate the fish enough to pay $55000 for another boat. I spend enough on this one
Bruce's Sprinkler Repair 817-798-7246 52 years experience State Licensed Irrigation LI0017483
Fishing Texas lakes one at a time
|
|
Re: Re-power vs. newer boat
[Re: WAWI]
#12719128
04/16/18 10:58 PM
|
Joined: Jun 2009
Posts: 220
watermelon orange
Outdoorsman
|
Outdoorsman
Joined: Jun 2009
Posts: 220 |
I have a 2012 520, I will repower in a second. I like the boat and 16k to 17k for a new merc sounds alot better than 70k. AMEN!
|
|
Re: Re-power vs. newer boat
[Re: easttexasbucks]
#12719281
04/17/18 12:31 AM
|
Joined: Feb 2004
Posts: 1,190
Denny Crane
Extreme Angler
|
Extreme Angler
Joined: Feb 2004
Posts: 1,190 |
https://www.ebay.com/itm/Evinrude-E-tec-150-175-200-250-300-hp-BUILT-TO-ORDER-NEW-POWERHEAD-etech-etec/123011370514?ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT&_trksid=p2060353.m1438.l2649
These guys seem reasonable. It's where I'll go to get mine. I spoke with a couple of their customers that have Zero problems.
|
|
Moderated by banker-always fishing, chickenman, Derek 🐝, Duck_Hunter, Fish Killer, J-2, Jacob, Jons3825, JustWingem, Nocona Brian, Toon-Troller, Uncle Zeek, Weekender1
|