I just had my mechanic check out the outboards on my 1988 Tiderunner and discovered that the 120 hp needs a new power head. I figure if I just fix the powerhead something else will fall apart on me. I'm thinking about digging deep and getting a new bigger 4 stroke outboard instead, Maybe a Yamaha.

Has anyone out there had any experience with the larger Japanese 4 strokers? What about reliability and repairs?