Sorry it took this long to reply (my email never alerted me on your question). Also, sorry i forgot to put a price (im new here still. :smt100 What do you think of $40?:huh:
Im no expert either...but i have a 1980 225 and owned it for 6 years now and never had any problems. I know this dont answer your question but i take mine out on lake Erie and had some "rough" rides!