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

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Joe,

Thx for all that info. I had no idea that a non-current engine could be (5) yrs old !!! I know the engine priced out for me came w/ NO warranty... I will definitely check that out. As for the Armstrong bracket: if I go w/ an outboard, based on your input/expertise, I would go w/ the Armstrong because I don't need a 'porsche' of brackets, just the trusty old ' Chevy' will do... Thanks again !!! I'm still torn 50/50 about which power option to go with, but I have a hell of a lot more info to help me decide !!!

- Alan

We have been using Armstrong brackets since 1987 and have never had a problem with one. You will use a 25" engine. As for non current engines it depends on the year of them. MerCruiser will give a warry. until the engine hits I believe its 5 years old. Once a dealer has it for more than 5 years then its sold as is. If they say no warry. then its a older then 5 current model years. There is a big difference between 5 years on these engines. Spend the little extra and go with a current model. Or one that is 1 or 2 years is ok also.