hey all...here is my dilema! i currently own a 24' trophy, love the layout. but i am tired of dealing with the 1989 twin force outboards. they are in fine shape, but they just always seem to have small, nagging issues, which are keeping me off the water more and more...also, the boat is a bit big for me and my young 'uns, so, i am looking to upgrade to a smaller cc that i can handle with my 7 year old..
so,the two boats i am looking at..
1. 1991 18' invader sharkman with a 1991 115hp merc outboard. boat is CLEAN, needs nothing, motor looks and runs great. no obvious issues, this boat is turn key
2. 1994 17' henry 0 with a 2008 115 hp merc 4 stroke, runs perfect, still under warranty
boat number one costs $2500 less, and is in turn key condition. boat number 2 is in great shape, but more spartan...it costs more plus i would need to add some small things like cover, t top canvas, gps, etc...prob could spend another $500 or so getting her similarly tricked out.
so, do I pay the extra $3000 for a VERY new motor still under warranty, or pay less for the older merc. my priority is a motor that starts every damn time i turn the key, and i will maintain either one perfectly.
assuming i go for the 1991, and the motor gives me grief...could i spend that $3000 that i saved and simply buy a 2005 or newer merc and pop it on, or would i need new rigging etc...and have to spend way more than that?
thanks in advance for any ideas, etc...
so,the two boats i am looking at..
1. 1991 18' invader sharkman with a 1991 115hp merc outboard. boat is CLEAN, needs nothing, motor looks and runs great. no obvious issues, this boat is turn key
2. 1994 17' henry 0 with a 2008 115 hp merc 4 stroke, runs perfect, still under warranty
boat number one costs $2500 less, and is in turn key condition. boat number 2 is in great shape, but more spartan...it costs more plus i would need to add some small things like cover, t top canvas, gps, etc...prob could spend another $500 or so getting her similarly tricked out.
so, do I pay the extra $3000 for a VERY new motor still under warranty, or pay less for the older merc. my priority is a motor that starts every damn time i turn the key, and i will maintain either one perfectly.
assuming i go for the 1991, and the motor gives me grief...could i spend that $3000 that i saved and simply buy a 2005 or newer merc and pop it on, or would i need new rigging etc...and have to spend way more than that?
thanks in advance for any ideas, etc...