Have a bad piston and it's going to cost $2500 to rebuild the motor . Several mechanics have said this is a common problem with this motor due to 3 cylinders and 2 carbs . Can anyone confirm this info from experience . We are thinking of switching to a newer year motor , used of course , perhaps even switching to Evinrude .
Any advice ? Newer motors are in the $2500 to $3500 neighborhood .
Thanks