Re: need advice on how to power my boat
You are obviously trying to talk yourself into this boat because it's such a good deal. But, if you do not take this boards advise, please do research on OMC Stringer drives before you buy.
The stringer drives are completely different than what you see with other, more modern outrives.. or even the OMC Cobras (which can be switched out to mercruisers). The stringer drives have a weaker transom and cannot support a different brand of drive. So, it's very difficult to swap it to anything else.
You are obviously trying to talk yourself into this boat because it's such a good deal. But, if you do not take this boards advise, please do research on OMC Stringer drives before you buy.
The stringer drives are completely different than what you see with other, more modern outrives.. or even the OMC Cobras (which can be switched out to mercruisers). The stringer drives have a weaker transom and cannot support a different brand of drive. So, it's very difficult to swap it to anything else.