Re-power or buy new boat...in a dilemma

[skeeter77346]

Originally Posted by Reefman

At a cross roads about now. I have a 21' Stratos bay boat with a 200hp Ocean Runner. Motor runs great but gettin' on 12 years old. This boat get used around 10-15 times a year. Before trouble starts up, I'm thinking on a re-power in a 225hp; an E-Tec or Merc. Looks to be in the 15-17,00.00 price range. The boat is in pristine condition, new 24v Minkota, trailer in good shape with new brackets and brakes.

Should i just sell this rig in the $7,000 range and buy new or stick a new motor on boat. If going the new boat route, thinking on a Stirling, Haynie or Blackjack. I really, really don't like the idea of throwing 60,000 on a new boat, but if a re-power doesn't make financial sense then I'll bite the bullet...

Any opinions one way or the other,would be appreciated. Thanks!

Call GAW, see: http://www.saltycajun.com/forum/show...light=sterling

I believe he has a new one coming in the next few weeks. Good luck.