Originally Posted by xwing (Post 3709922)

Thanks to all for the replies!
I didn't realize the "blue" mercs need the rebuild by 250-300 hrs...valvesprings and (since in the motor heads off) valves, which means valvejob, 2 motors...this is a definite factor to be considered.
It sounds like saltwater is more of an issue than I'd thought, for longevity.

Downtown42, what a beautiful boat, and great action pics...fully airborne on snotty waves with no discernable periodicity or uniform height or direction...THAT'S Lake Michigan!

I need to find the lowest loan rates and "cheapest best" insurance too...