185 HP Evinrude

[bksah2]

Hey Guys did Evinrude ever make a 185 HP motor in 1986 and if so were they any good,, a buddy of mine is looking at one and the seller says its a 185hp i know they made 150hp and 175hp but never heard of the 185..THANKs

 

[macojoe]

Back in the 80's OMC came out with some weird horse powers and yes 185 was one of them. They did not last long, I guess it didn't catch on?
I don't know much about them but I bet they are just a regular horse power motr with a few carb mods to change the HP.

IBoats have some info

http://www.iboats.com/Johnson__185TXCO__185hp__1985/bpe/56e2850r2

 

[THEFERMANATOR]

The 185HP was a commercial engine which basically meant it was a de-tuned 200HP.

 

[Seacrets]

I owned a 86 185, however mine had the standard 185 cowling with no mention of it being a commercial outboard. It was the same color as as their typical outboard. Was a 175 offered in 86?? I do know they built a 155 commercial engine.