need advice on used outboard purchase...

bsteckel said:
maybe technology is not that much different from a 1993 motor to a 1986 motor ??
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On the MERC's there isn't really much technology change from the early 80's to late 90's. Some of the newer engines actually had less desireable parts for some uses. The early engines in some instances actually had better performing parts, sometimes the other way though. Just because it's newer don't make it better. My 98 200HP EVINRUDE has an 89 powerhead because the original 98 block rotted out in the liners. It's a crap shoot with any engine, unfortunately you can't predict if or when they will go.
 
THEFERMANATOR said:
Find a saet of 150 carbs. The 135's are the same engine as the early 150's. When they went to rating them at the prop the 150 became a 135, and the 175 became a 150. So just find a set of late 80's 150 carbs or early 80's 175 carbs. I don't remember the exact WH number on em right now.
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BST may never find a motor to suit him, but this has been a very informative thread so far.

I always wondered why Merc would "detune" the 150 to make a 135, now I know "the rest of the story".

 
tell you what, if I were in the market, I'd be taking you up on one of these BS...

You've got some CLEAN motors there...

BS, where you livin' now? Did you make your final transition back to the east coast?
 
I'm in Whitman, MA . . . almost next door to CB in Rockland (south shore area). I've been able to find some unusually clean freshwater motors, since I've come back here. The stuff in CA is all clean . . . the saltwater stuff is awful to tear down when I get a parts motor in trade. The 2000 150 EFI's looked brand new. I'm selling the block for the same price I paid for the blown motor :)
 
well, i sure do hope i find a motor to suit me....:) it seems like every one i find, has some issues that are uncovered.

i would like something that is not an antique, and does not look like an antique.

i guess there are not many guys out there that keep things in good shape. i have seen motors that i would not even think of hanging on my boat .. i dont care how good they say they run. unfortunately i have this hangup with appearance .. i need things to look as good as they perform.

BS ..your motors look nice and clean .. maybe i can get a newer hood to bring the looks back into the 90's and get close to the 200 hp i am looking for. that may fit the bill nicely.

shoot me some pics of what you have... also need a prop.

also stumbled on a '93 yammi 150 here in DEL while on vaca. guy is kinda high on price at this point, but that may change.

i agree with the fact that this thread has been informative. i know i have learned a lot and hopefully someone who is doing what i am doing in the future can benefit as well.

i wish i was not on such a budget .. i could have saved hours and just hung a new one on there ..but thats not gonna happen.
 
found something else when i was at the bait store today ..

150 yamaha ... but only a 20" shaft.

how hard and costly would it be to convert to a 25" motor? is a 1986 model year motor.
 
I have this 175 XRI cowling from my motor . . . from my 1979 V200.

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If you like :)
 
yes .. that cowling is nice .. looks like the one i put the link to.

why don't you PM me a number so we can talk specifics ..

thanks.
 
Bsteckle, got to tell ya, if I was shopping for a Merc I would be heading to Mass. as quick as my F250 would take me to get an engine from Tim.
 
will do willy ... hopefully we can work something out .. maybe he is a nascar fan and will be coming to Pocono for a race sometime soon :):sun:

my diesel is pretty thirsty and at $5+ per gal, i may have to take a loan for the trip :bat: .
 
sale pending ;) I just took in a nice 80's Mariner 2.0L.
If you want a bargain . . . I'll let this one go for $1250.
I've got to go through it this week . . . and it's the first week of commercial bass,
so it might happen next week.
 
ok .. keep me posted ... call me or email ..

i can also give you my work number so that the call is free:clap:

and go catch some !!!!!!

Brad
 
Informative thread for Merc owners!

I have read this entire thread and it has been very informing. I'm actually thinking about hanging my 150 merc on my V-20 cuddy now once it is ready to receive.
I was wanting to sell it and get a Yammie or a Johnnie Rud but reading all this makes me think I oughta just keep it and save my money. It broke 2 out of the first 3 times I had it out. BUT Since I've got the electonics lined out (swithboxes of course) it has given me no problems. It still has a stigma with me because I had to limp back a few miles on 3 cylinders. I still haven't forgiven it yet. It is steadily gaining back my trust though.

Can you tell me if I have one of the 2.0L's that you guys speak so highly of? Here is my motor info.

Motor is a 1993 150cxr standard carbed 150 25" Serial number is OD206574
 
bsteckel said:
well, i sure do hope i find a motor to suit me....:) it seems like every one i find, has some issues that are uncovered.
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This is going to be true with every $1500 - $2500 motor. People wouldn't be selling them if there was nothing wrong with them. You just need to figure out if the problems are something you can fix or deal with. If you keep looking you'll find a gem. If you can wait until Nov/Dec . . . You can get some smokin deals. You just need to budget for it and not blow your wad until the holiday season.

The value I add (or at least am trying to add) to the buying equation is that I've done the leg work to locate exceptional older motors and fixed any issues with them. I will not sell POS motors or attempt to mask major problems . . . those motors get stripped of good parts and go to the scrap yard.
 
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