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Over the last few years i've spent some time on a friends 1989 24' Privateer that he's since put a honda four stroke 200 on and more recently we've added a tower to it . I fell in love with the simplicity, deck space, and the usefulness of the boat. I began looking for one of my own as my next boat. after several months of unsuccessfully locating one locally i nearly jumped in my truck to drive to texas when we drove right by one for sale in the keys. i bought the boat the following day. After comparing hull numbers the one i purchased was hull number 981 and my friend Brian owns hull number 982. what are the chances.... and now that reunite tied up next to each other in key largo...

The boats in great shape, i just need a new motor. It has a great running 2000 225hp EFI, the problem is it burns a lot of gas for the type of fishing and boating i do - i'm thinking probably a four stroke honda or maybe an optimax. any votes?

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Between the Honda and the Opti ? That's a big, heavy lookin hull. You will burn a lot of gas if you don't put enough power on her.. The Hondas are fine IF you have a good mechanic close by and a source for parts..

If I were you, I would buy a simple & solid Yamaha F250B, and learn to change the oil,filter and lower unit lube to save the $.

My $0.02.

Nice hull for anything you like to do in the Keys !!

Woodsie

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Bob, still have the PL up here in Lauderdale, pushing 1200 hours in 3 years. the privateer is going to be the keys boat. i got sick of running back and forth whether by trailer or by water.

thanks for the comments, still looking for an engine.

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You mentioned that you liked the tower that was on your buddies boat. If you are thinking that you may end up wanting a tower on yours, make sure you go with digital controls from the get go, it will make the tower option much cleaner and easier later. If you want digital controls from the engine makers (versus aftermarket ones) this will narrow down your engine choices a lot. Just something to keep in mind.

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