Gil wrote:
Hey guys and gals -

I need or widsom in my situation. I started the topic about
Ethanol..and now they are talking about those rubber-bands airplans (how
in the world can go off topic seriously).

Oh, don't be amazed. This is standard protocol here. ;* )

Anyway...as most may not know, my Suzuki DT140 (1985) two stroke, oil
injected outboard motor got burnt (internally) probably lack of oil
circulation or cooling system was not working, in either case, I was
told it will cost over $1,000.00 for repair. I have requested a full
cost, but waiting for that to come in, but in the mean time:

All of you, compairing the pro and cons of repairing the motor for less
than $3,000 or go for a newer engine (avg 7k to 10k dollars). Due to
changes in our fuel situation where additives are being added to
gasoline, I worry about older model motors not being able to handle the
fuel changes versus newer engine that are design for the changes in the
fuel contents.

Should I go for new motor or stick with the old true blue regular
gasoline engine?

Gil

Gil I really think you've answered your own question. sounds to me
like a thousand bucks really won't take you very far, and what about
the lower end etc.? This may turn into a real money bucket. then you
still would have4 an "old" engine.

If you are jsut an occasional boater, then this might be "ok" and a
grand sounds better int he wallet than seven, but if you are a really
serious boater that needs the dependability and are looking towards
the future of the craft you are using,, then I'd say you need to
update.

just a view