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Other projects took priority over the past year, but this modification is still ongoing. I'm getting back to it now and wanted to bump this thread to see if anyone has made progress on a similar refit since. If anyone else has completed a similar seat-lowering mod or custom bench conversion on a 130...

I'm now considering mounting my sapele bench directly to the OEM seat base in my 2000 130 SPORT (in the same area as the original molded seat). Q4: what fasteners would you recommend using for a solid and corrosion-resistant installion? Q5: what are recommended sources for marine‑grade stainless ste...

I'm planning to install a LiFePO4 battery (like a NOCO NLP20 , Ideal, or similar powersports/starting LiFePO4 battery in my boat with a Suzuki DF40 outboard to serve as the sole battery for both starting and running accessories like lamps and electronics. There is conflicting information out there [...

Thanks so much for the detailed and thoughtful response—that's incredibly helpful advice and exactly the kind of insight I was hoping for. You've hit on my main concern regarding load transfer. I don't have the embedded reinforcement location diagram for the 130 SPORT. Is there generally a good way ...

Q1: on a 2000 130 SPORT how can the base for the seats be lowered so that Tempress NaviStyle High-Back bucket seats can be installed at a proper height for comfortable seating? portSeatBaseMoldedinHullLiner.jpg portSeatBaseMoldedinHullLiner.jpg batteryLocation.jpg BACKSTORY I'm removing the original...

Give me a solution to fix or repair or modify a spring hanger from a 2001 E-Z-LOADER trailer as seen below in Figure 1. trailerSpringHangerBracket.jpg I believe this is the [OEM] part, which may no longer be available: HANGER SPRING WELDED W/12" FENDER MOUNTING GALVANIZED https://store.ezloader...

More photographs of how I use boat tie downs on my trailer.



[Another photo showed a close up of the trailer left rear lamp, license plate holder, and fender.]

Is the arrangement of boat tie-downs see in several photographs below done properly? [A photo showed a strap with an S-hook wrapped around a trailer cross member. The strap goes out of frame horizontally toward the stern of the boat. The ratchet adjustment is under the boat.] [Another photo showed a...

Decided to go with the white Suzuki 40. Excited!

Have an option to upgrade to SMG4 tachometer instead of the 93J11 for extra $250.
Other than being a digital display, SMG4 has the troll mode built in. Not sure if I'll ever use it though, not a fisherman.

Once you DIY-install it, you're still obligated to do any maintenance service at the dealer, correct?
Where can I find more information on the topic?

Inventory on the 50hp seems to be much better, as I was told 50hp is just a beefed up 40hp for not a lot more $

Thanks to everyone for their input. To use a 40-HP engine seems the best choice. Mercury [engines] are on backorder and delivery may be in 26 weeks. The [delay in delivery with a] Suzuki engine is even worse--unless a dealer has the engine in his inventory. When a new engine is NOT installed by the ...

Thanks for the input, I appreciate it.

From my reading, a lot of people say even the 40-HP four-stroke-power-cycle engines are too heavy for a 2001 130 SUPER SPORT, so I have to say your comment surprises me.

Give me a recommendation for repowering a 2001 Super Sport 130. It has a 40-HP engine now. BACKSTORY: Currently my 2001 130 SUPER SPORT has the original 2000 Mercury 40-HP ELPTO two-stroke-power-cycle engine. A repair shop quoted $3,700 for the new rods, new crankshaft, and a set of bearings to repa...