A wide-open question I realize, but I'll narrow it down. I'm looking at an older Robalo 22 with a worn-out OMC I/O setup. I have the choice of repowering the whole thing with any brand of remanufactured motor and lower unit, or, rebuilding the transom and putting a 200 hp Yamaha OB on it that I...
Hi there, I know alot about boat restoration, some things about diesels and OB's, but nothing about I/O's. <br /><br />I'm thinking of buying a 1982 Robalo 22' with an OMC setup. I have a 200 hp OB I can throw on it. My assumption is that a motor/stern-drive that old isn't worth maintaining...
The 22 Aquasport that I was going to buy has a blown head gasket on the motor, but as yet I don't know the extent of the repair. I understand what this means to a car engine, but I'm not familiar with the inner workings of outboards.<br /><br />I'm assuming the owner didn't have sufficient water...
Newby here, found this forum while doing research on outboards. I'm getting back into boating....this time power instead of sail. (I always liked fishing better than sailing anyway)<br /><br />I have found a 1988 Aquasport Fisherman 22 that I like and it will work well as a bay and offshore boat...
