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I see that you currently have an 88 Special two stroke. Nothing better than two stroke power during those years! If you switch to a smaller 4 stroke to adjust for their heavy weight l feel you will be disappointed with the Power.

If you go with a 90 4 stroke you will still not have the same throttle response and a heavy transom.

If you are at seal level those older two strokes run great and a good "older" mechanic from that era and knows those motors can rebuild them to be very reliable for not too much $$.

I would stay with what you have and rebuild it without any shortcuts...Less money, more power and what that boat was originally designed for....And you can buy a lot of gas for the 8K you didn't spend on a new motor.

My .02 cents
Vance