87 repower

kfouryou

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hi guy , kind of new to the site and I'd like to say it's great.My question is I'd like to repower a 87 bayliner 1810 fish and ski with something from 1990-2000.I cant see spending $ 7- 8000 for a motor when my boat is only worth a couple of grand I think my max is good for up to 150 hp .I use the boat mainly for fishing and taking the kids out so blasting out of the hole is not an issue, something with less smoke then my force and reliable. Can anyone help I kind of looked at a suzuki not sure though
 

tashasdaddy

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Re: 87 repower

good use Johnson or Evinrude. stay away from the FICHT motors.
 

kfouryou

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Re: 87 repower

should I go with 150hp or can I go less?Some other prospects I've thought of are 2000 merc 115 4 stroke EFI,99 yamaha f100 4 stroke, or A suzuki 4 stroke,any other suggestions. If I use a merc can I use the throttle and guages I have already
 
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