Thread subject: Whaler Central - Boston Whaler Boat Information and Photos :: Need to re-power 1997 outrage 20

Posted by grahamg on 11/14/17 - 12:53 PM
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well- thank you all for your input. it is much appreciated.

my engine choices/preferences would be Evinrude or Yamaha. I have had both and don't care much for the other brands although I had a 70 hp Nissan on my Nauset for many years with very little trouble. Oh how I miss that little boat and motor. I don't want a 4-stroke so that cuts out the Yamaha and leaves me with the Evinrude. the warranty extension to ten years is the current manufacturer incentive from 11-1-17 through May of 2018. there is no additional cost for the incentive with the one exception that if warranty work is needed at any time over the next ten years there is a 50.00 co pay for the service, which in my book is a small price to pay should any covered work with out the coverage be substantially greater than the co pay.

I did look at the owners manual and while they say the engine is three years maintenance free I will do the lower unit gear oil changes and lube the engine parts at the end of every . I see this as good swardship and a minor investment to ensure engine longevity.

I do bay and inshore fishing usually with 2-3 people on the boat including myself. 40%
I primarily boat on Barnegat bay in New Jersey which on weekends and holidays during peak season June through August is like a washing machine due to the large amount of boat traffic and the shallow nature of the bay. I am i usually in April thorough November, off season the waters are much more favorable and flat.
Occasional cruising with the family or friends that can be three to five on board. 30%
Solo cruises and distance rides by myself and one other 30%
Fuel - I try to keep the tank 3/4 to full (84 gals)
3 gallons of oil in the oil tank
gear would be at best 100 lbs more than what is required by state laws and the coast guard. all kept in console and under gunnels.