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So I'm looking to re-power my boat. It's time to replace the old '91 Merc 90hp 2 stroke with a new fuel injected 90hp 4 stroke. Gas isn't getting any cheaper. I went into my local Merc dealer and told them I was looking for the engine, new controls and the new MercMonitor gauge system with all of the appropriate senors and cables. I told them that I would like to deal with them but not if they were way more expensive than down South. I said I know it cost more to bring stuff up here and other costs are more expensive. I also reminded them that I bought a $15K Yamaha snowmobile from them. Their rock bottom price on just the motor was nearly $11K + tax!!!! That is $2K more than pricing I found down South. I ended up calling a large marina in BC and talked with their people and got a quote. Price is $11K for everything including tax and shipping!!!! It's unfortunate that my local guy can't compete as I really wanted to give them my $$$$$$, but I'm not gonna pay an extra 30% for the privilege of giving them my money. Just have to get my $$$ in order and I'll order up my new power plant. Rant over!!!!!!