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2005 AR230HO worth?

Mine has been solid, but if you get a bit newer than mine, you get into the ones that can have timing chain issues...
 
Congrats on the sale. I’m in so cal too. I’ve pulled an engine in my boat and replaced it for under $2k with a waverunner engine. At the time there were several used low hour engines out there. Not sure about now though.

Anyway, good luck with your next boat On to bigger and better things. ????Not your problem now. ?
What motor did you swap? I have to swap an mr-1 and have a ski lined up. Any info could be helpful in the swap.
 
What motor did you swap? I have to swap an mr-1 and have a ski lined up. Any info could be helpful in the swap.
I figured out that my engine was used in several different waverunners of the same vintage. Then I sourced one from eBay. As a matter of fact, I ended up rebuilding my original and have it in a crate right now. However it’s a 110 hp non ho engine. wouldnt work for you.
 
I figured out that my engine was used in several different waverunners of the same vintage. Then I sourced one from eBay. As a matter of fact, I ended up rebuilding my original and have it in a crate right now. However it’s a 110 hp non ho engine. wouldnt work for you.
Any pointers on the pull and replace process? Looing to do it with my MR-1 and a jetski donor.
 
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