17' 89 Ranger with 150HP outboard. It still has the original evinrude 12/24 on it and struggles. What is the recommendation on a new motor? I have a used Motorguide tour I was going to fix but realized they don't sell analog parts only the $350-400 to upgrade to digital and I have no idea what thrust it is just that it's 24v. I saw Motorguides and MinnKotas and the local Bass Pro Shop for not much more than that. I see all the BPS boats come new with Motorguides, are all the newer ones digital or would I have to worry about the same thing down the road of not being able to get parts.
I guess without rambling on too much I'm looking for reliability in the 400-600 dollar range and what the minimum thrust I should be looking at? I don't get to take the boat out much but I'm also thinking about resale if I ever do get rid of the boat.
I guess without rambling on too much I'm looking for reliability in the 400-600 dollar range and what the minimum thrust I should be looking at? I don't get to take the boat out much but I'm also thinking about resale if I ever do get rid of the boat.