Piece715
Senior Chief Petty Officer
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Re: Restoring 1986 Sea Nymph SS155 (pics)
Thanks Imuss as always! Haven't heard from the boat shop yet but when I called Saturday they told me I was in the mix for either Monday or Tuesday... Keeping fingers crossed that its the problems we determined! The motor suggestions is just for fun and I would eventually like a new powerplant but only when needed
Everything EZ said is excellent advice, V4 is too much for your boat, an OMC non electric shift triple is great for your hull (that's what's on mine). They last and last, are readily availabe and cheap. Don't rule out a later model Merc/Mariner 75 triple, I had 75 and a 90 hp (same block) 1998 and 1996 models and they were great motors. On a brand new motor for your hull I would look at a direct inject 2 stroke, 75 Optimax would be sweet. Google T and M Marine, they have very good deals on Merc motors, great deals on brand new scratch and dent factory seconds. Yammies are great too. I would stay away from the 4 strokes for the same reason as the v4, too much weight.
Thanks Imuss as always! Haven't heard from the boat shop yet but when I called Saturday they told me I was in the mix for either Monday or Tuesday... Keeping fingers crossed that its the problems we determined! The motor suggestions is just for fun and I would eventually like a new powerplant but only when needed