1999 DAUNTLESS 14; General Questions about Re-power
Posted: Mon Oct 28, 2019 12:36 pm
[Moderator's note: here is the shorter version of this thread:
Q: is a Yahama F70 a good engine for re-powering a 1999 DAUNTLESS 14?
A: Yes
And what follows is the longer version--jimh]
I bought a 1999 DAUNTLESS 14 powered by a 1999 Mercury 75-HP--my first Boston Whaler boat. After I get the DAUNTLESS 14 in better shape, I will be considering a re-power.
The 1999 Mercury 75-HP outboard is loud and smokey--when it works. It is unreliable and has had seemingly endless stream of little problems. I believe it sat for a while before I purchased it.
Q1: what engine is appropriate for a re-power of a 1999 DAUNTLESS 14?
Q2: should I buy a new engine?
Q3: should I have the dealer install the new engine?
Q4: should I buy a used engine?
[Deleted remarks about problems in the hull that need repair. To get advice on repair use the REPAIR and MODIFICATIONS forum.--jimh]
Q: is a Yahama F70 a good engine for re-powering a 1999 DAUNTLESS 14?
A: Yes
And what follows is the longer version--jimh]
I bought a 1999 DAUNTLESS 14 powered by a 1999 Mercury 75-HP--my first Boston Whaler boat. After I get the DAUNTLESS 14 in better shape, I will be considering a re-power.
The 1999 Mercury 75-HP outboard is loud and smokey--when it works. It is unreliable and has had seemingly endless stream of little problems. I believe it sat for a while before I purchased it.
Q1: what engine is appropriate for a re-power of a 1999 DAUNTLESS 14?
Q2: should I buy a new engine?
Q3: should I have the dealer install the new engine?
Q4: should I buy a used engine?
[Deleted remarks about problems in the hull that need repair. To get advice on repair use the REPAIR and MODIFICATIONS forum.--jimh]