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    New older boat

    I'm looking at buying a 1986 stratos 179v. It looks good. Needs carpet replaced and tires. It has a suzuki 150 motor. I was wondering if these are good motors. Any thoughts?
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    Suzuki is a solid motor as is Stratos a solid boat. If it runs and things seem to work its a decent deal. You will no doubt drop some coin in her. Tap on the transom to see if any rot.
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