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    Repower Vs. New Boat ?? Experiences ?

    Ok, so here is the story: We have a 1999 Hurricane 201. WE love the design / features / capacity, etc. However, it came with a fairly unreliable Merc Optimax 135. WE have decided that it has to go, so we have 2 options: New Boat or repower with a 200 4 stroke. We plan on keeping the boat...
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    '98 Merc. Optimax 135 Trouble Starting

    I have the above mentioned engine, it has 422 hrs (as per repair shop). I Took it in to get new impeller, tune up, filter, gear lube, trim motor repair. I mentioned to the service guy, that I have always had trouble starting the engine. They said they would look to see what may be happening...
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    175 Evinrude E-Tec or Yamaha 4 stroke?

    Looking to replace a 135 Mercury optimax on a 21 FT hurricane deckboat. Would like dependable, quiet engine. Pros / Cons of each brand / experiences? I appreciate any guidance on this matter since I have never bought and engine. The Boat is a 1999. Should I just look at new ones? Thanks JC
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