2000 Parker 21se Upgrade

[Big_Chet]

Have a couple questions re upgrading my 2000 21se.
* The fuel tank is to be replaced first. I got a price of $15 to $18 per gallon for 3/8' aluminum 90 gallon tank. I'm told the material price increase is up due to shortages and supply chain issues. Sound right?
* Any informed ball park guesses as to cost to remove T-Top and console, cut deck, install new tank and reseal the deck?
* Next will be a rewire and addition of new MDF(s) and some fiberglass touch up.

* Considering a motor upgrade from my current 2000 2 Stroke SX150TXRY which is beginning to have some issues that keep me at the dock too often. Considering upping the HP since the 4 stroke motors have gotten lighter over the years. I'm being told that weight wise moving to a 200HP would be OK but the problem is the torque and power of a 200 could be too much stress on the 2000 transom and could damage it.
Thoughts.

Input from the group will be much appreciated

 

[Tunagi]

I'd love to hear input from others on the 200, since I just put one on my 2001 SE at the end of the season.

Also curious if your fuel tank had failed or did you replace it proactively? I just got mine last year and I'm wondering how much life the fuel tank has left based on its age.

 

[Big_Chet]

I'd love to hear input from others on the 200, since I just put one on my 2001 SE at the end of the season.

Also curious if your fuel tank had failed or did you replace it proactively? I just got mine last year and I'm wondering how much life the fuel tank has left based on its age.

I decided to do it proactively. Wouldn't want to do the other planned upgrades and than have a 21 year old fuel tank need replacement.
Just me I guess.

 

[Tunagi]

I think that's a smart move. Peace of mind is HUGE.

 

[seahare]

If your boat is sound then the 200 is not an issue. If it's not sound then any engine is too much for it. Replacing the tank proactively is a fine idea, you need to do it eventually so do it on your terms and don't risk losing a season to a big problem (especially after investing in a new engine).

As far as the cost goes, if you are not doing it yourself then it's might be too much to make sense. I did this job on my 23se and it's a lot of work, especially if you do it correctly and well.

Good luck with it.

 

[Big_Chet]

Thanks for all the comments.

 

[Cman60]

Have a trained fiberglass guy inspect your transom. He will tell u if it can handle a 200 hp 4 stroke.

 

[Big_Chet]

Have a trained fiberglass guy inspect your transom. He will tell u if it can handle a 200 hp 4 stroke.

Thanks for the tip. I had the transom checked out by a friend who used to do Surveys and all is solid.