So picked a boat up for basically the cost of the trailer... Had a bad #4 piston and sleeve (piston is more dome top then a OE flat top, and the intake and exhaust ports on #4 sleeve are broken away). Did some searching for a "new" motor and I have one on retainer for $600 shipped with 130-135 compression on all. Also found a bare block for $50 with a guarantee the cylinders can be cleaned up. It's showing up on Thursday and will have it verified to be a viable block. I have 3 quotes on 2 cycle motor machining bearing from $25 a hole to $100 a hole. $25 a hole is my buddy that bores and hones jugs for snowmobiles and the other 2 are close in price at boat repair shops in my area.
Question is... For this year motor promarine offers a full rebuild kit for $875 (pistons, all bearings, rod bolts, and full gasket set) but unknown on if there pistons have an issue with this. There pistons are ~$60 cheaper then Merc. Quicksilver pistons which is the concerning area. Hoping for input on quality of pistons for Promarine or any other brand out there. I'm new to marine motors so don't know the difference between looper or cross flow or any other terms thrown out there from my searches.
Electrical harness question... Spending money wisely for as reliable of a motor as possible... Would it be wise to invest in a new harness from controller to motor, and all the switch block wires even if they appear to be "good" some wires are getting fragile but don't know if new harness is required or if I can remake them/update the terminal ends to make sure there is a quality contact.
End budget for running motor is currently $1,500 and I can do all mechanical/electrical myself. Harness's do not account for motor budget, just makes it more reliable.
Question is... For this year motor promarine offers a full rebuild kit for $875 (pistons, all bearings, rod bolts, and full gasket set) but unknown on if there pistons have an issue with this. There pistons are ~$60 cheaper then Merc. Quicksilver pistons which is the concerning area. Hoping for input on quality of pistons for Promarine or any other brand out there. I'm new to marine motors so don't know the difference between looper or cross flow or any other terms thrown out there from my searches.
Electrical harness question... Spending money wisely for as reliable of a motor as possible... Would it be wise to invest in a new harness from controller to motor, and all the switch block wires even if they appear to be "good" some wires are getting fragile but don't know if new harness is required or if I can remake them/update the terminal ends to make sure there is a quality contact.
End budget for running motor is currently $1,500 and I can do all mechanical/electrical myself. Harness's do not account for motor budget, just makes it more reliable.