Thread: Looking for a new boat want opinions!

Originally Posted by Tracker123

Scotty, in my opinion, stay away from the ethanol fuel mixes. I know such things. May be fine for a boat, but as a pilot, such fuel may/will be a huge mistake, and in most circumstances is not allowed. Lycoming, for example, will not allow it. There is a reason for that. Rotax will in the ultra lights. Just me I guess, always wanting the best that works. Why not spent an extra 10 cents a gallon when you know you have real fuel? The Lafayette area has plenty of ethanol free pumps, as well as Toledo Bend, etc.

I thought we were talking about outboards ("May be fine for a boat")....now, if he was looking at an "airboat" that's a different story....

Originally Posted by Tracker123

Scotty, in my opinion, stay away from the ethanol fuel mixes. I know such things. May be fine for a boat, but as a pilot, such fuel may/will be a huge mistake, and in most circumstances is not allowed. Lycoming, for example, will not allow it. There is a reason for that. Rotax will in the ultra lights. Just me I guess, always wanting the best that works. Why not spent an extra 10 cents a gallon when you know you have real fuel? The Lafayette area has plenty of ethanol free pumps, as well as Toledo Bend, etc.

I agree Randy! I try to ALWAYS stay ethanol free in both my outboard and vehicles. Sometimes I may have to put ethanol fuel in my vehicle (if out of town and can't find ethanol free fuel) but I NEVER put ethanol fuel in my outboards!

The non ethanol gas where I live is anywhere from 50 cents to a buck a gallon more and then your not sure if its really non ethanol....its a rip off. But I have been useing ethanol in my four stroke fuel injected outboard for 10 years now with no problems....I mix Yamaha ring free....and Marine Stabil with it....have a water separator filter in line and I replace the cartridge once a year.

If it ant broke why fix it .unless u just want too . If your current Boat is paid for and you really like the boat and its not having issues I would run it until it started giving trouble then bite the big bullet spend the extra bucks on a good 4 stroke motor then u will have something that will last a life time if it's taken care of.

Go to a couple of dealers and price the cost of replacing your engine. Same hp? Could a smaller engine suffice?
. Are you a diy person? If so, your cost just went down . Also add in the cost of the "extras" of a new to you boat. Titles, plates, registration, and anything you might include in the sale of your boat. That you'll buy new for the other boat.

Originally Posted by skunked again

Go to a couple of dealers and price the cost of replacing your engine. Same hp? Could a smaller engine suffice?
. Are you a diy person? If so, your cost just went down . Also add in the cost of the "extras" of a new to you boat. Titles, plates, registration, and anything you might include in the sale of your boat. That you'll buy new for the other boat.

No I wont go that route. Too much trouble. Going to test drive this boat this morning.

https://batonrouge.craigslist.org/boa/5673978754.html

Originally Posted by scottyl44

No I wont go that route. Too much trouble. Going to test drive this boat this morning.

https://batonrouge.craigslist.org/boa/5673978754.html

Now, that looks like it is a nice rig....I am jealous....ask about salt water use....all it needs is a Crappie.com sticker or two....

Originally Posted by scottyl44

No I wont go that route. Too much trouble. Going to test drive this boat this morning.

https://batonrouge.craigslist.org/boa/5673978754.html

My brother has a boat just like that one but with a 90hp and it will do 50mph. He loves it. Only problem is if he stops to fast the water will come in the boat over the back of the boat. So he is careful when stopping.


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Originally Posted by scottyl44

No I wont go that route. Too much trouble. Going to test drive this boat this morning.

https://batonrouge.craigslist.org/boa/5673978754.html

Report....report.....report please...

That's a nice looking boat.