I own a TR18 with a Johnson 150. I love the boat. It suits how I fish perfectly. It is in great condition, (Other than a few battle scars) and I really have no desire for another.

The motor is a different case. It has been a good motor up until the last couple of years, and I can't seem to go long without an issue. I don't want to go into details, because the bottom line is: I have lost confidence in the motor. I do not like having to worry if I am going to have to limp back to the ramp every time I go fishing.

So, I want to re-power. If Evinrude were not circling the drain, I would go there for simplicity. A Mercury is in my thinking at this time. I understand that new controls would be part of the deal, but I don't know about other items. Likely the tach. I would welcome any constructive comments from those of you who are more up to date with this type of thing. Frankly, being happy with my boat and motor all these years, I didn't pay tons of attention to new stuff. Thanks in advance.