It's like beating a dead horse, but how many 03's are out there with the new 3L mercs. How do they handle? I would do it right now, if safety wasn't my concern. Hard to justify a new XB21 when it is used 3 weeks out of the year. My 260 will be in the for sale section of the forum today if I can get good pics. Possibly the boat too. Would much rather spend money on a new motor than $50k+ on a new one.