2muchdraft
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I've got an old Hourston with an old 4cyl Volvo I/O & 280 leg.
The motor is old and will need replacing soon. I've been chasing repairs on it for years now. My dilema is....
Repower with a new inboard motor?
- cost would be under $4000 if I can find a decent new motor or rebuilt motor somewhere. I'm comfortable working on standard motors.
Pod it and put an ouboard on it?
- pod would cost $2k (right?) and outboard (used) maybe $12k for a good one.
Sell it and get a bigger boat with Outboards
- I figure my setup would be worth around $7-8k, I could put another $12k in and get a boat worth $20 - I'm hoping for a Stiper or cheap Grady if possible. The next boat would last me for many years.
Obviously repowering is cheaper but is it worth it.
I've been struggling with this decision for a few years.
I fish in Sooke and on the inside in Barklay Sound but would like to go outside.
Thoughts?
The motor is old and will need replacing soon. I've been chasing repairs on it for years now. My dilema is....
Repower with a new inboard motor?
- cost would be under $4000 if I can find a decent new motor or rebuilt motor somewhere. I'm comfortable working on standard motors.
Pod it and put an ouboard on it?
- pod would cost $2k (right?) and outboard (used) maybe $12k for a good one.
Sell it and get a bigger boat with Outboards
- I figure my setup would be worth around $7-8k, I could put another $12k in and get a boat worth $20 - I'm hoping for a Stiper or cheap Grady if possible. The next boat would last me for many years.
Obviously repowering is cheaper but is it worth it.
I've been struggling with this decision for a few years.
I fish in Sooke and on the inside in Barklay Sound but would like to go outside.
Thoughts?