in a marina think i bought a new motor what do you think

[miloman]

well seeing as I have to fix the starter and reseal the lower unit on a 73 evinrude Im shoppin for a new motor so I think Im leaning twards a 6o merc what do you think I have a 92 16ft starcraft aluminum coastguard rating is for 40 hp

 

[Peter O]

Re: in a marina think i bought a new motor what do you think

Hi Miloman, you have already asked this question in a different thread. Didn't like those answers??<br /><br />All I ever hear is to NOT exceed the rated HP. Sooooooooo - I wouldn't recommend going over the 40hp.

 

[rudeafrican]

Re: in a marina think i bought a new motor what do you think

Let's be frank here, miloman, to have a starter repaired is less than $100, reseal the lower unit also less than $100, so, for under $200 your motor is fixed up and you are more or less in the recommended hp range. This is, if that is all that is wrong with your 'rude seeing that you've got so many threads open with different stories/problems on each one.<br /><br />You now want to purchase a 60hp, for $1000's, which is way over (50%) the recommended HP. Personally I think it's not a good idea, but then it seems you'll keep on asking untill you hear the answer you want to hear.<br /><br />If it was myself, I'd take all the good advise given by the numerous good people on this board and use it...