Repowering
Recently, a friend decided to investigate the repowering of his inboard/outboard powered runabout. Here are some lessons learned. One, allow yourself 2-3 extra months for the exploration process due to personnel shortages and inevitable communication break-downs. Two identify knowledgeable straight shooters and get constant input from them to ensure the “facts” you gather are as close to accurate as possible. Three, dig deep to uncover important points relating to everything from transom outdrive hole size to warranty coverage wording. Four, combine the expert input with your own gut feelings to arrive at the best current decision. Marine power plants last decades, so be sure to give yourself enough time to handle the decision-making process properly, resulting in the best fit for your boating needs.
