Green Machine - I may have been mistaken on which pump the boat has because it does have a top clean-out.
I have considered the 350 which is a $1500 upgrade or $2500 for fuel injection, then horse power shouldn't be an issue, it's fully self contained cooling system and self winterizing {I guess the manifolds are self draining).
Cost is starting to limit how the boat can be outfitted. They have recommended upgrading to a dual axle trailer ($700) because with a full tank of gas, a kicker & gear it's at the single's limit. Then there's a welded kicker bracket $400(seems awfully high) & a 8hp high thrust Yamaha with electric start & tilt ($2400). Oh, and tax looks to be $1900 or more.
So, there comes a point where you have to say "I don't want to pay no more", which led me to the original post. I hope the test drive will make the decision easier and not harder.
Please keep the posts coming, they.re very helpful.
[ 08-17-2003, 12:00 PM: Message edited by: ISeeFish ]