185 HP Evinrude
 

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

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__185TX.../bpe/56e2850r2

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

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.