Newbee with a 95 Boston Whaler jetboat

[Boat for Sale]

I'm picking up my 15' Boston Whaler in a couple weeks and planning on a repower. What is the best engine to use in terms of parts availability, optimizing fuel to speed ratio, low(er) noise, and cost?
Are Yamahas good?

Thanks!
Greg

 

[Babin Farms]

Assuming we're talking outboard?? If so Yamaha's are great. What does it have on it now and what is the max hp it's rated for?

 

[Boat for Sale]

It has the OMC... No on outboard and not sure what the HP is. I want to say 115 HP.
Looking at a repower but starting to find out that new or refurbished engines are a little higher price than I thought.

 

[zipper]

You have the Rage. I spent alot of time on a 15' BW in my early 20's as a dive boat. It had a 50hp Mercury. There are repowering threads for this model on the web. RAGE 15 Jet Re-power - CONTINUOUSWAVE

 

[GTBRMC]

Note that outboard lead times right now are WAY, WAY longer than typical from the factory due to high demand + global supply chain issues. If your dealer has the right outboard IN STOCK, you might be OK but expect to pay a premium over typical pricing because of the current supply vs demand situation.
Good luck!