Outboard questions?

[fishsmith]

This is a hard question to answer because I don't know the volume a dealer buys with but:

Is there an average % the dealer makes on an outboard ?

I was told the postitive aspects of a higher gear ratio 2.5/1 meaning 2.5 prop turns for every turn the motor makes.

What are the down sides to a gear ratio of 2.5/1 ?

Are there any "hidden costs" when repowering that caught any of you off guard?


I few things I learned at the boat show,

Suzuki and Johnson 4strokes are the same motor, Suzuki.
Yamaha 4strokes go from 115hp right to 200hp none inbetween.
All dealers say "I'm going to be honest with you".
I think $12 to park in a lake is a bit expensive.