MOST RELIABLE BIG OUTBOARD ???
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I'm looking at repowering my boat. I am not rich like apparently all those
who tell me I should just buy a new boat every year. I may have the money
to replace my fading motor in the next few months, but whatever I pick I am
going to have to live with it for a long time. I'm not going to be able to
afford to replace it again in a year or two or probably even five or six.

So... what is the most reliable current production big outboard in the
250-275 range?

By most reliable I mean least shop/repair time and most hours of use before
power starts to fade.

Honda
Optimax
Verado
ETEC
HPDI

Other?

Of whatever model you think is the most reliable, how many hours should I be
able to expect to see if properly maintained before I start to notice a drop
off in power and top end?