Pontoon Boats
Sony CDXM10 Marine CD Receiver Slot
(Electronics) Sony
Play back MP3/WMA files from CD; auxiliary input for external sources
52 Watts x 4 peak power with rear/sub selectable 2V RCA preamp output
UV Resistant front panel coating and conformal coated circuit board
Price:
$129.95
$149.99
Answers
I just purchased a pontoon boat with a 1997, 90HP, 2 stroke Mercury/Tracker outboard with a bad powerhead, that I'll probably just part out.
I've found a old fishing rig at a good price that has a running 2002, 40HP, 2 stroke Mercury/Tracker outboard that I am going to purchase mostly for the motor.
Should the controls already on the pontoon boat work with the smaller motor? or will I have to change the controls out?
I've only seen pictures of the 40HP, and they both have tilt/trim and the controls look real similiar... only the one on my pontoon has quicksilver stamped on it and the other doesn't (if that makes a difference).
Yes, your controls, electric, throttle/ shift and steering will work just fine. Mercury did not change the electric harness plug till 2006. The other option you have is to replace the powerhead on the 90 with a Mercury reman. See what the cost difference would be.
Don't forget, you will need to reprop the 40 for the pontoon boat.
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Used Pontoon Boats for Sale – Buying Tips | Sun Tracker Party Cruiser
It is always an option to purchase one of the used pontoon boats for sale. However, purchasing a used pontoon can sometimes be frustrating and disappointing. If you want to avoid these feelings, you should be equipped with knowledge on what should look for in a pontoon boat. The outside appearance is the least of your concerns when evaluating the best pontoon boat for you.
The most important parts of a pontoon boat that you should check are its pontoon logs or tubes. It is best that the pontoon boat consists of aluminum tubes. Even if fiberglass pontoons appear unique and sportier, these can pose serious problems that a relaxed or innocent observer may not realize although they are closely inspecting the boat. If you don’t want to worry about expensive repairs, go for aluminum tubes.
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