I've been kicking around putting a 4 stroke on the back of my 2014 921. Not that I need to, just wnat to. I will more than likley be moving to Oklahoma in another year once I retire. Will be close to large metoropolitan city so dealers should be a problem either brand. Based on what I think of the dealers around Lake Sam Rayburn, I doubt I would buy a Merc. I'd buy a Suzuki and drive the hour and half to Beaumont.
I've read in the Merc. secton, a post whats needed to some extent to swap a to a 4 stroke. The hot foot and motor monitor is not clear. I have no idea if the monitor for my 2 stroke will work or not. Guess I better post in the Merc section but still trying to get enough understanding to ask all the questions I need. I have no idea if the 24 and 25 pitch props I have for my two stroke will work on a new for stroke or not. I think the Merc 4 stroke Pro xs is about 19k ish.
Same for the Suzuki. I guess the 2021 250 SS have the new lower unit 2:0 ration or something to that effect, at least that what I thought the specs said. Doesn't seem to be a lot of people that on the Suzuki forum, I hope to get a better response here. They must not break down to often. I bet someone on here has a 2021 250 SS with the new lower unit on the back of a bass boat. The thing about the Suzuki, I think its drive by wire. Not sure what all I need and what eles besides the motor you have to have to turn right or left LOL. I think 250 SS go for about 16k, but that just motor in a box from what I understand. I need to call a dealer once I get a little more up to speed. If I call one, it won't be on here on the coast, they would be higher than a grocery bill!!!.
I've read what on both merc and Suzuki motor forums and googled a fair amount but I can't a good picture of what I'm in for if I swap. Not sure what my two stroke 250 pro xs with low hrs is worth of if they sell.
My gut tells me no matter what you put on the back going from 2 to 4 stroke, about the only thing common that used is the boat!!!. Everything else has to be new.
Whoevers got the skinny or has any good piece of info jump in. I need all the help I can get.
Thanks Billy