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.

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.

BS .. do either of your motors look like this one?

http://www.wellcraftv20.com/communit...ead.php?t=1125&

I have this 175 XRI cowling from my motor . . . from my 1979 V200.

http://www.wellcraftv20.com/gallery/...2/DSCN6661.jpg
http://www.wellcraftv20.com/gallery/...2/DSCN6992.jpg


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.