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Thread: Used 4 stroke or E tec / Optimax ?

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    Default Used 4 stroke or E tec / Optimax ?

    I run an old 1987 Evinrude 140 hp V4 looper which has been very reliable motor but is an absolute gas hog. (like 6/10ths of a mile per gallon at 5000 rpms)

    This past duck season I broke the drive shaft after towing a buddies boat to camp. Apparently the lower unit bearings heated up due to wear and seized onto the shaft when I shut the engine down.....turned the key and snapped the main drive shaft, a first for me. I was able to replace the lower unit fairly cheap but I decided I need something more fuel efficient. The only reason I have stayed with this old motor is due to reliability (and putting 3 kids through college simultaneously) and if I get in a bind I can usually get her running and get home, of course the broken shaft being the exception.

    My boat is a 2472 Seaark and it is rated for a 145 hp. Is there any place in SC y'all could recommend that might have a good used 4 stroke or fuel efficient 2 stroke? 120 hp - 150 hp should suffice. Rebuilds don't worry me if the mechanic is reputable.

    Thank you!
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