[dmcummins]

I was cruising at around 4200-4400 or so. Engine had been running for 2 hours before it stumbled and died.

Many around here pull the lower units off the front of a pontoon, more stable. I have a 4x8 floating thing but it’s just not very stable.

As far as more investigation, it would require having the boat pulled and hauled to a shop. I don’t own a trailer and the boats 32’ long. Then mechanics get $150 hour+. It could be many things, other motor could be fine and last years. I’m afraid I’d just be putting more money into it.

Cheapest route is buy a used motor of the same type and roll the dice, $7,000 to $8,000.

But since I go pretty far offshore I’m going to buy new for $55,000-$60,000. At least I’ll know the maintenance history from day one, if something does break have a warranty for 3 years. Maybe even get a tenth or two better fuel mileage.

Still waiting for some info. You would think for a sale I would get faster call backs, I know one installer is still waiting for engine quotes.