Motor replacement

[frable]

I am looking for some engine advice. I own a 1999 Bayliner 21 foot and I fish Seneca Lake exclusively. I am told that my block is damaged .All my stater screws broke off and after trying to drill and tap I guess without a good result. I would like to upgrade the motor with a newer 125 hp or 150 hp Mercury. I did find 1 at Alpha Marine Outboards and I can not get in contact with anyone for 2 days so that is a bit concerning. The boat is at a reputable marina on Seneca waiting for my direction. Any advice is appreciated .Thanks Duane

[Salty Nut]

There are several dealers in Central NY that do repowers. If you check around most of them have used motors that they recondition and resell 

 

[rolmops]

There are a ton of online dealers who sell new engines online. to hang another outboard on a transom does not require a doctorate. What it does require is a cherry picker or a sturdy tree with a hoist. A one ton capacity cherry picker is less than $200 at Harbor freight.

Often a new engine turns out to be cheaper than all the local repairs. This is mostly because the online dealers compete in the Florida market where there is stiff competition.

[MCF]

Still off-season in our part of the world so perhaps the best time of year to seek out a good used outboard or get in contact with some dealers to get on their list as trade-ins appear this spring.  

[Prof T]

I just used Krenzer in Sodus late in the fall to upgrade from a 90 merc to a 150. Very happy. Get in touch with Rick Hajecki, Crazy Yankee on here. Dealers are out at shows, should have some deals available.