Looking for a new engine for my 87 V20.

[pccentralny]

First off Great Forum!!! I was going to sell my V20 but just love it too much. I am looking for a new engine possibly a used 150HP. Anyone have any suggestions for the Long Island area? Thanks.

[pccentralny]

First off Great Forum!!! I was going to sell my V20 but just love it too much. I am looking for a new engine possibly a used 150HP. Anyone have any suggestions for the Long Island area? Thanks.

[charlie_the_tuna]

hey pc, welcome.
where on the island are you?

[charlie_the_tuna]

hey pc, welcome.
where on the island are you?

[pccentralny]

I live in West Islip. I have a 200HP Yamaha on my boat now and am looking for a small 150HP engine. Hopefully it will be a little better on gas and more reliable. My yamaha is getting old but still a decent engine. Reverse just went in it last season.

Any ideas of good 150's and prices?

Thanks.

[pccentralny]

I live in West Islip. I have a 200HP Yamaha on my boat now and am looking for a small 150HP engine. Hopefully it will be a little better on gas and more reliable. My yamaha is getting old but still a decent engine. Reverse just went in it last season.

Any ideas of good 150's and prices?

Thanks.

[Bygracealone]

Welcome PC,

I'd say plan on spending anywhere from $2500 to $3000 for anything from mid 90's and newer...

Which brand? Just like asking which brand truck is best, everybody has their own opinion.

If I were to guess, the most popular brands on this forum are Chevy and Johnson/Evinrude.

[Bygracealone]

Welcome PC,

I'd say plan on spending anywhere from $2500 to $3000 for anything from mid 90's and newer...

Which brand? Just like asking which brand truck is best, everybody has their own opinion.

If I were to guess, the most popular brands on this forum are Chevy and Johnson/Evinrude.

[pccentralny]

Yeah I would love a 4 stroke but dont know if I could afford it right now. I like the suzuki 150 but maybe I could get some $$$ for my yamaha on my boat right now on a trade.

Do dealers usually give you good if any money for your old engine?

[pccentralny]

Yeah I would love a 4 stroke but dont know if I could afford it right now. I like the suzuki 150 but maybe I could get some $$$ for my yamaha on my boat right now on a trade.

Do dealers usually give you good if any money for your old engine?

[Bygracealone]

PC,

From what I've heard they're no different that car dealers if that tells you anything.

You're better off trying to sell it via Craigslist or Ebay. I would think You should get a good price for it. Yamahas are a well respected brand.

[Bygracealone]

PC,

From what I've heard they're no different that car dealers if that tells you anything.

You're better off trying to sell it via Craigslist or Ebay. I would think You should get a good price for it. Yamahas are a well respected brand.

[pccentralny]

Yeah unfortunately it is a 1989 200 Yamaha and has a bad shift shaft. That means the power head has to be lifted just to have that 100 dollar part put in.

Also it sucks bad on gas. Maybe a few gallons every couple of miles, if that.

[pccentralny]

Yeah unfortunately it is a 1989 200 Yamaha and has a bad shift shaft. That means the power head has to be lifted just to have that 100 dollar part put in.

Also it sucks bad on gas. Maybe a few gallons every couple of miles, if that.

[Bygracealone]

Ouch!

Three options: fix it and use it; fix it and sell it; part it out...

[Bygracealone]

Ouch!

Three options: fix it and use it; fix it and sell it; part it out...

[macojoe]

My yamaha and BS both had the shift rod go, it sucks to replace!!
BS fixed his own with his dad, I took mine to a good Yamaha guy that fixed it in 1/2 a day.

Its a tuff call, what are the compression #'s Does the oil injection still work?? (Thats what killed mine last year) You could fix, but I am sure it will be like $500+ and thats not money your going to get back.

So fix it and use or part out, more hassle parting out, but you will make out much better $$$ wise!

[macojoe]

My yamaha and BS both had the shift rod go, it sucks to replace!!
BS fixed his own with his dad, I took mine to a good Yamaha guy that fixed it in 1/2 a day.

Its a tuff call, what are the compression #'s Does the oil injection still work?? (Thats what killed mine last year) You could fix, but I am sure it will be like $500+ and thats not money your going to get back.

So fix it and use or part out, more hassle parting out, but you will make out much better $$$ wise!

[Airslot]

Read through a few pages on here. Member Blu-Lunch has a cherry 150 Merc for sale.

[Airslot]

Read through a few pages on here. Member Blu-Lunch has a cherry 150 Merc for sale.