Hi Buz,

I would get a newer 40hp (less than10 years old) which is rated at the
propeller shaft, not the power head, so it is really something like an old
50hp?

I think your boat is rated for 40hp max. and a 50hp might be too heavy on
the rear?

--
Bill Kiene

Kiene's Fly Shop
Sacramento, CA, USA

Web site: www.kiene.com


"BuZZard" wrote in message
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I have a 40hp Johnson.. from 1970.
It was rebuilt 6 years ago.. and ran super great...until..
last friday.. now I have a hole the size of a gulf ball
coming out the side of the head. (...

I have a 1963 boston whaler.. 13.5 feet long..

My question is.. what is a reasonable price range for
a newer.. lets say.. mid 90's up.. for a 50 hp motor?
A great working motor.. ?

I know the 100 bucks a hp gimmick for a new one..
I am hoping to find a great motor for about a grand.