Sudolicious Posted November 24, 2018 Report Share Posted November 24, 2018 I want to restore a 2002 Maverick Mirage HPX that has a Yamaha 90 HP. I bought it as a fly fishing boat and I love it more than I thought I would. It is in pretty decent shape but is showing its age. Has some dings, color fade, engine is older and loud, wiring is a mess. It I want to restore it and get new power, basically make it like new again: Where do I start? What is best engine for this poling skiff? Is it true these boats are not designed to use with jack plates? Or you really dont need one? The push pole holders are the old flip up ones and one is severely damaged and I have learned there is no great way to fix them. I ordered the acrylic rep,acements and they were way too small. Can I have them glassed over and put in new flip up holders? The boat is in Placida, FL. I need to know what order to do things, what to do and maybe a referral on who I should use to do it. Thanks for any recommendations. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coto Posted November 24, 2018 Report Share Posted November 24, 2018 Why don’t you take one off as a guide and make it out of acrylic or some other material that will suit you and that will fit in its place. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SouthernWake Posted November 24, 2018 Report Share Posted November 24, 2018 I second the above advice, can probably make it out of the same diameter starboard easily. I would keep that engine until it blows then worry about replacing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wanaflatsfish Posted November 25, 2018 Report Share Posted November 25, 2018 18 hours ago, SouthernWake said: I would keep that engine until it blows then worry about replacing. Those older yamadogs are bullet proof.....run good oil, good gas, change the plugs and lower unit oil and as my mechanic here in FLL said, I'll most likely be dead before my engine dies and I have a 1995 19 hours ago, Sudolicious said: I want to restore a 2002 Maverick Mirage HPX that has a Yamaha 90 HP. I bought it as a fly fishing boat and I love it more than I thought I would. It is in pretty decent shape but is showing its age. Has some dings, color fade, engine is older and loud, wiring is a mess. It I want to restore it and get new power, basically make it like new again: Where do I start? Do you plan on doing all the work yourself...or have someone do parts? dc Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sudolicious Posted November 25, 2018 Author Report Share Posted November 25, 2018 I heard these engines run forever. Maybe I will keep the motor as it appears to be what makes sense. As far as the fiberglass work and other mechanical work, I need someone to do it. I live out of State. The reason I want to redo all the mechanical is so when I am here for my one week month or a couple weeks for tarpon, I have no down time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wanaflatsfish Posted November 25, 2018 Report Share Posted November 25, 2018 I see you are on the west coast...I'm sure some of the West Coast members will have some recommendations..locally, but, for what it's worth.... I'd bring it over to Inshore Marine Speciality -Bob - he is a master rigger and does incredible fiberglass work - he did some work for me a while back.... He can do the re-wiring and glass work....his is located in Oakland Park, just north of Pompano/FLL...about 3 hours from where you are at...but, worth the drive.... For just wiring, the other option is Master Repair in Stuart....Bob actually work for them years ago before they moved...they are legendary for the work and attention to detail... Up in JAX there is Boattronics...he is a Pathfinder owner.... I'd also call the Family Boat Center in Tampa, they might know of some good glass and rigging guys...or the local MHP dealer in Naples.... For a rewire- it won't be cheap, if completely correctly, but, once complete, it will last for you many years to come, and as you say, when you come down, you just start and go...be sure you take care of your fuel in your skiff if you are only running it once a month...go REC fuel only....IMHO....and if you can get someone to run it on the muffs, do so every few weekends as they carb 90's tend to gum up if not run..... dc Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
liv2float Posted December 18, 2018 Report Share Posted December 18, 2018 I had a 90 hp 2 stroke forever and now have an f70 on mine and really am amazed at the performance and mileage. I fly fish mostly so the boat is generally lighter than most I think but even camping trips with waaaay too much gear it planes easily and runs great. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
polliwog Posted September 29, 2019 Report Share Posted September 29, 2019 Keep the 90 Yama,it IS bullet proof. I put one on a Whaler 12 yrs ago and it runs like new. My son now has the boat in BC Canada and runs it hard. Use REC gas period! Especially when not using the boat that often. I use Ring free on every fill up. In hot weather the carbs will tend to gum up with E-10 fuel. Have you checked with MBC to see if your pole holders are still made? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sudolicious Posted December 7, 2019 Author Report Share Posted December 7, 2019 So this project is done, I ended up glassing over the old push pole mounts and installing the custom cans from VMarine. I kept the 90 Yamadog and had it rebuilt. I am having an isue withthe cavitation /propeller and have been in contact a couple time with Marcus at Powertech. I am going to start a new thread to se if I can get some insight on what a jack platemy do to this boat. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whichwaysup Posted December 7, 2019 Report Share Posted December 7, 2019 pics? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Felix Posted July 28, 2022 Report Share Posted July 28, 2022 Hello all you 2002 HPX owners. I know this is an old thread, but how did the rework go? thanks in advance Alex Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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