Push&Pull
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Well, the ole Honda 130 is getting up there in years and hours....... and I keep adding weight to the 210CC. Recyled Plastic is getting slower and slower. (like me) And with all the new engine advancements, I'm getting the itch to re-power. Had my eye on the new Yammie I-4 200hp with fly by wire.....but then figured the new Honda V6's are the same block from 200 to 250hp and only 10 lbs difference between the three. Would be nice to have all that HP if needed in a pinch. (provided I don't rip the transom off)
My gauges are really weathered too and are outdated analogs. (my fuel gauge just popped off the bezel from sun exposure) .....so new digitals would be a welcome upgrade. And ditching the control cables for electronic fly by wire would be heaven. With the new engine designs, I might even stay pretty close to the gph I burn now.
The old Honda has been a trusted, dependable workhorse, but time for her to retire. *** I HAVE THE NEED FOR SPEED***
Knowing how anal I can get, I'm sure any re-power would entail a makeover for the rest of the ole girl at the same time (paint flaking, cracks in deck lids here and there, etc etc. ). And I'm not even gonna get started on the latest electronics....drool, drool.......
So, I'm guessing she'll be outa service for awhile. (I'm older too, so moving a little slower these days will surely prolong the re-fit) The one "LOGIC" behind the whole upgrade decision......(see how I used the word logic......lol) .............is "Roplene". Even her name is descriptive. "Recycled Plastic. Spray a little chlorine on her and the hull is like "NEW". Wished that worked for me. It's a no brainer........ Nobody believes she is 17 years old. So, guess I'll keep her around for another 17.
Well, all that being said.....now I just gotta figure out where all the dough is coming from. I'll keep everyone posted on the ole girls progress. Plus, if anyone has any comments or experiences with their own re-power or about the new engine and electronics choices, by all means, chime in.
My gauges are really weathered too and are outdated analogs. (my fuel gauge just popped off the bezel from sun exposure) .....so new digitals would be a welcome upgrade. And ditching the control cables for electronic fly by wire would be heaven. With the new engine designs, I might even stay pretty close to the gph I burn now.
The old Honda has been a trusted, dependable workhorse, but time for her to retire. *** I HAVE THE NEED FOR SPEED***
Knowing how anal I can get, I'm sure any re-power would entail a makeover for the rest of the ole girl at the same time (paint flaking, cracks in deck lids here and there, etc etc. ). And I'm not even gonna get started on the latest electronics....drool, drool.......

So, I'm guessing she'll be outa service for awhile. (I'm older too, so moving a little slower these days will surely prolong the re-fit) The one "LOGIC" behind the whole upgrade decision......(see how I used the word logic......lol) .............is "Roplene". Even her name is descriptive. "Recycled Plastic. Spray a little chlorine on her and the hull is like "NEW". Wished that worked for me. It's a no brainer........ Nobody believes she is 17 years old. So, guess I'll keep her around for another 17.

Well, all that being said.....now I just gotta figure out where all the dough is coming from. I'll keep everyone posted on the ole girls progress. Plus, if anyone has any comments or experiences with their own re-power or about the new engine and electronics choices, by all means, chime in.
