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I have a 1983 Steplift V20 Wel

I have a 1983 Steplift V20 Wellcraft powered with a 488 mercruiser. The engine is sound but the perifials seem to continue to fail. I am considering a repower. Do I go with a replacement mercruiser package or go outboard with a bracket. How much effort is it to glass up the hull to recieve the bracket. Thanks for your thoughts.
 
"Jerry, i'm in the same si

"Jerry, i'm in the same situation as you. I was told by a marina, that for a 250hp outboard, kicker box, and labor, i'd be looking at $25k. So i'm upgrading to a v-8, from my 470."
 
"The way to add an outboard is

"The way to add an outboard is to sister a new transom to the boat. The technician will probably find some floor and stringer rot; now you are into some BIG MONEY. You'll also have to close up the bilge, recarpet and add surround seating; MORE MONEY. A reman. outboard and controls would save some money. IT WOULD BE CHEAPER to repower like Ed says or buy another boat."
 
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