ciscokidd
Petty Officer 2nd Class
- Joined
- Aug 22, 2012
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- 145
Hey guys, It has come time that I feel I need to replace my manifolds and risers. The boat is entering its 17th year , I am in the Pacific Northwest and in the chuck 24/7. However I have entering my 5th year owning the boat, previous it was fresh water with only 442 hrs up to Dec 2012, and used about 5 mths a year since new then winterized and stored. Once I bought the boat I pulled the risers off and they looked real good so back on they went with new gaskets and I added neutra salt.
Now I would like to replace the risers and manifolds and am contemplating aftermarket , HGE or Barr, the cost difference is significant and I am curious what the life is with the Barr product. Also curious on HGE welectro deposition coating.
Anyways some say go OEM but it is almost double the cost, should I save the cash ? Reasons not to consider aftermarket. I do plan to own the boat at least another 3+ years before we go bigger
Now I would like to replace the risers and manifolds and am contemplating aftermarket , HGE or Barr, the cost difference is significant and I am curious what the life is with the Barr product. Also curious on HGE welectro deposition coating.
Anyways some say go OEM but it is almost double the cost, should I save the cash ? Reasons not to consider aftermarket. I do plan to own the boat at least another 3+ years before we go bigger