Aaaaaaahh ! --- repower w/ an I/O or O/B ????

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Joe,

I had actually sent you an email a week ago w/ some direct questions. Here's most of whatI sent:

--- Joe,

You had given me some advice recently w/ regard to my '75, 23' Seacraft Tsunami. I was hoping I could pick your brain a bit more. I have located, via a friend of a friend in the marine industry, a left-over Mercruiser Horizon, 5.7 litre 300HP Mercruiser w/ my choice of either Bravo II or III. ) I'd rather the Bravo II ). The motor would come w/ trim pump, transom plate, power assist and gasket kit - ( no gauges, harness, controls or prop ). I can purchase for 10.5K - add $500 for delivery. No tax because it will be biz to biz.

My question/concern: This motor although new, comes w/ no warranty. The phrase is, " non-current " and therefore no warranty comes w/ it.

Is this a concern ? Does this sound like a good price ?

Also, I am thinking if the Bravo 2 drive over the Bravo 1 drive for bullet-proof -overkill. A friend has one on a 23 Chris Craft and loves it. You opinion here is appreciated. I've heard that the BR 2 is a more obsecure drive and usually used on bigger boats or even barges. Is there a negative to the BR2 ?

Lastly, should I even consider a Mercruiser 454 ? Is this overkill and a lot more $ ?

Thx Joe. I appreciate your advice. ---