Here’s the key question: How badly do you want to have a boat in 2021?
With outdoor rec toy sales including boats going absolutely apesh!t last year and the trend showing every sign of continuing into 2021 and beyond, you aren’t going to be able to be choosy for long before boats like you’re looking at disappear.
You’re going to get all kinds of feedback on the Evenrudes. Most of it from guys who have never owned the models in question. Take all feedback from non-owners with a grain of salt.
To me it always comes down to the deal. How good of a deal can you get? Is it good enough for you to feel comfortable taking on the risk of having to repower if anything goes wrong? Nobody can answer that question for you.
But you have to weigh all that against the risk of NOT getting any boat in 2021. Things are going to go absolutely crazy starting March 1 in most areas so this year especially it’s going to be key to decide what risk you’re willing to take and then go with it.
Grouse