Tom M
Active Member
OK, I'm tired of messing with the vast selection of used Merc parts out there to make what ultimately has become my Franken Merc.
The parts are old and prone to failure and probably out of date technology wise.
Frankly, I don't think I have enough time to learn what the brain trust here takes for granted. I just want to go boating, do regular and proper maintenance, check bolts and concentrate on driving skills and set up.
The boat is a 93 xr2001rr in good condition, fixed 8" stock jack plate, plan to add Allisons Skid Planer, have a new Bobs 6" Flats Jack but don't really want to add the weight.
I could throw cubic dollars at the biggest baddest motor out there but that's not what "should" be necessary.
What's the best bang for the buck in a fairly new or brand new motor out there that would work well on my boat?
Not looking to set my hair on fire or squeeze the last mph out of it, just enjoy it.
After-all, it's a darn nice boat to start with.
I know it's a fairly open question and I'm looking forward to hearing your opinions.
Thanks, Tom
The Great White North.
The parts are old and prone to failure and probably out of date technology wise.
Frankly, I don't think I have enough time to learn what the brain trust here takes for granted. I just want to go boating, do regular and proper maintenance, check bolts and concentrate on driving skills and set up.
The boat is a 93 xr2001rr in good condition, fixed 8" stock jack plate, plan to add Allisons Skid Planer, have a new Bobs 6" Flats Jack but don't really want to add the weight.
I could throw cubic dollars at the biggest baddest motor out there but that's not what "should" be necessary.
What's the best bang for the buck in a fairly new or brand new motor out there that would work well on my boat?
Not looking to set my hair on fire or squeeze the last mph out of it, just enjoy it.
After-all, it's a darn nice boat to start with.
I know it's a fairly open question and I'm looking forward to hearing your opinions.
Thanks, Tom
The Great White North.