My dilemma!
I have a 1987 Mako 231 purchased in May 2010. It ran great with a 1996 Johnson 200hp. In July 2012 the engine sucked in a piece of plastic and overheated as I was idling back to my dock. I removed the engine (still have it) and purchased an Evinrude 200hp HO from Dusky marine. I spent hours on the ocean fishing but gave it up in 2013 when I started having issues with the gas tank. I purchased a portable gas tank and mounted it under the console. This limited me to cruising the waterways of Fort Lauderdale which I still enjoy. I went out cruising last week and noticed a lot of movement in the transom. So now I have to make a decision whether to rebuild the transom myself, replace the gas tank, or sell the boat for someone else to rebuild. I'm 67 years old and retired on a fixed income, but still enjoy working and fixing things. So I'm looking for consensus as to the best route to go. Are there people out there looking for a rebuild project or am I better rebuilding it myself, keeping it for a few more years, and then selling it.
Thanks,
Greg in fort Lauderdale
I have a 1987 Mako 231 purchased in May 2010. It ran great with a 1996 Johnson 200hp. In July 2012 the engine sucked in a piece of plastic and overheated as I was idling back to my dock. I removed the engine (still have it) and purchased an Evinrude 200hp HO from Dusky marine. I spent hours on the ocean fishing but gave it up in 2013 when I started having issues with the gas tank. I purchased a portable gas tank and mounted it under the console. This limited me to cruising the waterways of Fort Lauderdale which I still enjoy. I went out cruising last week and noticed a lot of movement in the transom. So now I have to make a decision whether to rebuild the transom myself, replace the gas tank, or sell the boat for someone else to rebuild. I'm 67 years old and retired on a fixed income, but still enjoy working and fixing things. So I'm looking for consensus as to the best route to go. Are there people out there looking for a rebuild project or am I better rebuilding it myself, keeping it for a few more years, and then selling it.
Thanks,
Greg in fort Lauderdale
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