Going to buy a new outboard - what about this???

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jeffhvaughn

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decided to finally retire the force 120hp after many years of good work on my 1998 bayliner tropy 19'.

I am about to buy a new outboard for her, because I really like the boat... What does everything think about this deal...

http://www.boatmotors.com/motorparts/index.cgi?pid=5328&flag=2

in terms of...

1. fuel efficiency
2. maintainability
3. dependability
4. quiet while running
5. ease of installation to bayliner 1998 trophy 1903
 
rickdb1boat

rickdb1boat

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Re: Going to buy a new outboard - what about this???

1. Great for it's size(Being a 4 stroke)
2. Easy to maintain
3. Dependable as any other 4 stroke
4. Ya know it's gonna run quiet
5. Should bolt right up, but you will need controls, Etc.

The price looks fair...
 
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jeffhvaughn

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Re: Going to buy a new outboard - what about this???

rickdb1boat said:
1. Great for it's size(Being a 4 stroke)
2. Easy to maintain
3. Dependable as any other 4 stroke
4. Ya know it's gonna run quiet
5. Should bolt right up, but you will need controls, Etc.
Click to expand...


My existing controls won't work?
 
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05GlastronSX

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Re: Going to buy a new outboard - what about this???

no...two different manfacturers....
 
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DJ

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Re: Going to buy a new outboard - what about this???

You'll need new controls/cables and a prop.-for starters.

If it's NEW, you'll have to have a dealer install it for the warranty to be valid.

USED, check with iboats on warranty implications.
 
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ratracer

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Re: Going to buy a new outboard - what about this???

The weight difference between your Force and that Yamaha is somewhere around 150 lbs. Might want to have a quick chat with someone at Trophy to make sure this wouldn't be a problem.
 
ricksrster

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Re: Going to buy a new outboard - what about this???

What are you going to do with the Force and what is wrong with it?
 
Triton II

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Re: Going to buy a new outboard - what about this???

The Yam will use way less fuel than the Force. Best of luck. 8)
 
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