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Repower Advice/Suggestions #10834516 05/11/15 01:08 PM
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I need advice or suggestions on locating a decent used motor. I am trying to repower a 20' 93 Stratos. I need something 150-200hp and ideally around 2004 or newer. I have been watching craigslist for a while and am hesitant to buy something this expensive on ebay. I am mechanically inclined and can install it myself if necessary. I'm in Austin but willing to travel a few hours. Thank you for any input you can offer.

Re: Repower Advice/Suggestions [Re: Jake.Offshore] #10835466 05/11/15 05:55 PM
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if your afraid of ebay, then craigslist should run shivers up your back...

Re: Repower Advice/Suggestions [Re: Jake.Offshore] #10845115 05/15/15 12:41 AM
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Check out Bass Boat Central in their classifieds.


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Re: Repower Advice/Suggestions [Re: Jake.Offshore] #10845383 05/15/15 02:23 AM
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Go to http://www.southeasttexas.com/classifieds and look in boats-motors category.....seen a few used outboards there. You can call(409) 860-0038 they sell used outboards in Beaumont, Texas.

Re: Repower Advice/Suggestions [Re: Jake.Offshore] #10846051 05/15/15 01:28 PM
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There is a nice 2014 merc 150 on 2cool for $9400

Re: Repower Advice/Suggestions [Re: Jake.Offshore] #10846806 05/15/15 06:44 PM
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Get the biggest motor you can afford. If it was me I'd look into a 200hp optimax.
It's easy to reduce throttle and go slow but difficult to add horsepower if ya need it. No way I'd run a 150 on a 20' boat....

But that's just me...


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Re: Repower Advice/Suggestions [Re: Jake.Offshore] #10847004 05/15/15 08:06 PM
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go new. nothing scarier than a used outboard!


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Re: Repower Advice/Suggestions [Re: Jake.Offshore] #10851116 05/17/15 11:08 PM
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Jaco marine is the lowest price mercury dealer in the nation.brand new pro xs 150 for around 10500 with 350 shipping.other sizes with similar savings

Re: Repower Advice/Suggestions [Re: Team Brown Stripe] #10851864 05/18/15 04:23 AM
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Originally Posted By: Team Brown Stripe
Get the biggest motor you can afford. If it was me I'd look into a 200hp optimax.
It's easy to reduce throttle and go slow but difficult to add horsepower if ya need it. No way I'd run a 150 on a 20' boat....

But that's just me...
ditto. Go see Ronnie at Xtreme Marine in Grand Prairie. He'll fix you up.


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Re: Repower Advice/Suggestions [Re: Jake.Offshore] #10852887 05/18/15 05:43 PM
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Contact Keith or Charlie at Charlie's Outboards in Alvarado.
He will be able to help on the Mercury!!


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