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I bid at auction a 1988 17 BW, EZ load, and a 1988 Merc 90 (305 LBS) it has a frozen head. I pick it up this weekend. Can anyone please share your resent repower actual costs and who i can go to for estimates? Since i paid to much $3200 for a unseen BW, I was targeting $2800, I want to lower my repower cost options. Any boat show deals you think are good for end to end install? I am based in CHS SC, however, will tow to reasonable location for savings. Yep, I admit it, I don't know what I'm doing with old boats, just looking at it as a project boat to pull tubing, take a spin ect, if i get it up and running :) Not sure if the 1988 Merc 90 with a frozen head is worth anything, parts maybe or is it a throw away? So 70HP 3 cylinder vs 4 cylinder 90?
Hopefully you will get some leads for your area. I'd suggest you add the 4-cylinder 70 HP Yamaha 4-stroke to your list as well. It is a nice lightweight engine (less than your current Merc) and a good option if you don't need absolute max power.
Edited by JRP on 01/30/18 - 9:44 AM
19 Outrage II (1992)
Boy, if I was trying to repower a used Montauk 17 for a more economical price, this Tohatsu 90 would be a very attractive option. Even if I had to pay Twin Cities marine to crate and ship it, the total package price for boat and nearly new motor would be a bargain.
Today I am completely repowering my 1984 17 Montauk with a 2018 Yamaha F70. Everything is brand new. It will be installed by a Yamaha dealer.
Motor $7685
control binnacle & cables, , wire harness, battery cables, multi function gauge, fuel gage, starter switch panel, fuel filter, oil, s/s prop, $1,763, Installing hydraulic steering that I provided. Labor, $1040, NJ sales tax $695. Total, $11,183.
