I am looking to repower a Formula 233. The 454 in her just went bye bye. Any suggestions in the area? Any performance marine specialists anyone knows of? thanks

I know I have been happy with Nopper for the work they did on my lowers, but I am not sure if they repower or not.

Also Sick stinger on this forum does mechanical work and is just finishing up his CIG, he's a performance boater who has a repair facility, but again what he does for customers I dont know, PM either of them and ask them. Both are good guys and will tell it to you straight.

http://www.noppermarine.com/services.html

are you looking for a new merc motor? used or rebuild your old??. PETE NOPPER is a merc dealer and can get you a new motor. he might know where a used one is also. he is great on drives too. if you Art and Gerry said hi. if you want to rebuild theres a few guys I can post or call me Art 617 833 3327. hope this helps.

New Merc 383 stroker with the new exhaust. This is Merc's recommended replacement engine for most 454's. I replaced a 454 in a Sea Ray with the carb version and I did not even need to re prop.

Thanks for the quick responses guys. I was planning on a replacement/ upgrade since that seems to be how it goes on anything I own. (jeeps, mustangs grand nationals, 69 camaro and on and on) This 233 looks fast, its yellow, and now it needs some GO to match.

Ocean Performance in Old Saybrook has a 454 (468in I think) with a nice blower shop blower on it sitting on the floor waiting for a new home. Give Bill a call 860-388-6000.

Thanks again for the input guys. I ended up buying the 383 mag complete motor from mercruiser. They offered a 3 year full warranty so i went with that. I guess we'll see. Its rated at 350 hp and 429 ft lbs so it should do ok.