rickdb1boat
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Hello all, I am considering buying a used, but in very good condition,1989 pontoon boat 20'er, which comes with a 89' Merc 40HP outboard(1989). Does anyone have any thoughts on this motor(Reliability, ECT). I have only for the most part, dealt with OMC products in the past, so that is all I am familiar with. Also, would this be enough power for this boat and what speeds can I expect? I don't have any details on the motor itself, but the boat has 22" round logs and appears to be in good shape. The max. rating for the boat is 75HP and I do have a 1990 Johnson 70 HP on my current pontoon, that was rebuilt last year. I am thinking of putting the Johnson on there in time, but for now I would just run the Merc! Also this boat has a built in Gas Tank, where mine has the 2-6GAL Tank set-up. My Johnson has the VRO, which I would like to keep running, for now. Is it any big deal when I have it installed on the new boat to hook back up with the built in tank? Any thoughts on the Motor would be appreciated! Thanks, Rick