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    What's the cost of repowering I/O.....?

    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...
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    When is the OMC too old?

    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...
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    blown head gasket, 1994 225 Mariner......

    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...
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    opinions on 1994 225 Merc/Mariner......?

    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...
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