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Thanks for the advice, and I have thought about that option a fiar bit. I've looked that those older Tower of Power Merc, engines. I think they all close to 30 year old or older. Too worried about buy another set of problems. Looked at a number of 1986-1992 135-150 hp blackmax outboards. They...

So I'm finding out!

Yep. It's my first boat. I was hoping to buy something and run it for a year or two. See if we really did use it, then consider something newer. I have a number of friends who have done just that. I never expected a boat that old without issues, but I was certainly not looking to buy a boat that...

:huh: It's not a Bayliner! 1988 Sea Ray Seville.

I started off trying to buy a old crappy runabout to tow the kids on a tube for the next year or two. Here's what I got 1988 Seville Bowrider with a OB 135. Bought it a few weeks back for $5200. Here's the story... Seemed in good shape and test drove well. 30 or so minutes into my first...

I agree and would not expect otherwise. When I called I was wondering if the original 135 was the max or just choice in a range that was offered at the time. In these days when everybody wants to sue someone because they don't want to take responsibility for their own dumb choices, I would...

No rot very solid. It's in great shape. Say Ray sticks to 135HP.

Thanks -I may go up to a 150. The kind people at Sea Ray said it rated for a 135? Are there any dangers in going to 150? :huh: New to boating so I'd love some advice?

Thanks. It's not an inboard. I have the original spec sheet it came with a Merc Outboard Black Max V6 135. I think the same block in used up to the 150 and was wondering if I could go that high or higher. :smt024

Seville 18 BR.

I just bought a Sea Ray 1988 Seville Bow Rider. After 30 Minutes the engine started missing and a week later I'm told the whole thing needs a powerhead rebuild. $4,400. Ouch. I'm thinking about finding a different engine. I can't find a Max Horse Power rating on the plate by the controls or...