A Guide To Re-Powering Your Outboard
9 March 2024
If you’re weighing up whether now is the right time to replace your current outboard, we’ve put together a few points to take into consideration.
Re-powering your outboard is an investment, so it’s equally as important to know when it’s the right time and when it’s not.
The experienced team here is always happy to talk through the pros and cons of re-powering and assist with options and pricing. For a turn key price for your hull, get in touch with us and we’ll talk you through the process.
Hull Condition
Before deciding if it’s time to replace your current outboard, take some time to assess the age and condition of your hull. If it’s in need of some attention, it may be best to address these issues first and then weigh up the investment of a new outboard.
This Haines Hunter SF535 is still in excellent condition, so it was a great option to re-power a two-stroke engine with high hours.
Ongoing Repairs vs Re-powering
Many boat hulls can last for years, but outboards tend to show their age sooner. If your current outboard is showing signs of ongoing issues – trouble starting, overheating, unusual noises – it might be time to consider the cost of ongoing repairs vs investing in a new outboard.
Reliability is always important when it comes to boating
When we get the time to head out on the water, having an unpredictable engine is a sure fire way to ruin plans. Staying safe on the water is the ultimate goal. Having the peace of mind that comes with reliability means a great day out on the water and a safe return at the end of the trip. If your engine is becoming unreliable, it’s a great time to think about a change.
Making the change from two stroke to four stroke
Modern four stroke outboards are cleaner operating than their two stroke counterparts. They require less consumables (such as lubricant) and have better fuel efficiency. While four stroke engines can have a higher initial purchase cost, the ongoing fuel savings over the lifetime of the engine can offset this.
The cleaner operation of four stroke outboards also means less pollutants, ensuring we can keep the environment cleaner and safer for future boaties.
