I’ve been awake since 3am…waiting for my dealer to open.

It’s repower day and I finally get to see the old boat with a v8 merc on the back!

Seems to me that your dealer has the issue....need to find one of those 24/7 options. lol

Wife thinks I’m a little crazy for repowering a ‘16 instead of just getting a new boat.

I just don’t have the itch I used to. I’ve got a ton of blood (mostly from fiberglass shards in my arm) and sweat in this boat rigging it perfectly for me and I don’t want to start over.

I have a 2001 on it’s 4th motor , but yes there is clearly something wrong with you

I would say something’s wrong with you if you weren’t awake and excited! Congratulations, let’s us know how it runs.

Sounds like me on tournament morning.

How much top end will you lose?

That sound when you turn the key will make you smile every time

I’ve got an ‘88 that I repowered a few years back. Lots of blood and sweat in her so I totally get what you’re saying. Good luck and enjoy!

you're going to love that motor, repowered mine with it last spring. love it

Always good getting your baby back in good operational use. Post some pictures if you can. Sounds like it is going to be break in motor weekend.

No clue but whatever it is will be better than not being able to even make a cast at my tournament last weekend

Man I agree with you. Rigging one is a process. Especially when you do it yourself. I've never been one to want a new boat every year or so. Having to re rig one that often seems like a real pain. Takes me a few years to get a boat fishing like I want it. Congrats on the repower. I'll probably do the same with mine in a few years. Do yourself a favor and do the break in correctly. I think it makes a big difference on the longevity of the motor.