Fleetwin
Lieutenant Junior Grade
- Joined
- Nov 23, 2011
- Messages
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All,
I'm thinking about re-joining the Tin Addiction fleet.
I have my eye on a locally for sale 1975 18' Super Sport I/O. It currently has a 140 MerCruiser. it seems to run OK. However, if I'm going to restore this thing, i would think about re-powering. New I/O packages are actually cheaper than similar HP outboards.
I used to own a 1976 version of this boat, in outboard, so i know the hull very well.
Questions:
1. Is a 4.3L (MPI 220) too much for this boat? HP and weight?
2. Is the 3.0L (MPI 135) worth the cost (about $1500.00) over the TKS 3.0L?
Thoughts?
I'm thinking about re-joining the Tin Addiction fleet.
I have my eye on a locally for sale 1975 18' Super Sport I/O. It currently has a 140 MerCruiser. it seems to run OK. However, if I'm going to restore this thing, i would think about re-powering. New I/O packages are actually cheaper than similar HP outboards.
I used to own a 1976 version of this boat, in outboard, so i know the hull very well.
Questions:
1. Is a 4.3L (MPI 220) too much for this boat? HP and weight?
2. Is the 3.0L (MPI 135) worth the cost (about $1500.00) over the TKS 3.0L?
Thoughts?