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Originally Posted by bksah2
Hey guys I am back again,, My buddy back away from the 185hp evinrude thanks to some great advice he got from you guys, he went and asked a few local repair shops and they all said the same as you guys so,, THANK YOU,,,HOWEVER he is now looking at a 1985 150hp merc. I think it is to old but he says it runs great good comp and priced right,,and He is looking to put it on and older V
Back then wasent the HP rated at the motor and not at the prop if so would this be strong enough for the V
Anyone Know of any major issues with this motor I think merc has always made a good motor but it would not be my first chose......
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The 150 is the "match" motor for a V20, so I'm guessing that it should be fine as far as HP goes.
I have a 200 Merc on a different boat and I love it. I've had a 90 and a 115 inline 6 and now a 200 V6 and truthfully all 3 of them have given me great service with no major problems.
Like any engine, just make sure that it's given the proper maintenance and it should be fine. IMHO
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1987 V20 w/1987 150HP Yamaha on a Shoreland'r Trailer
1978 16.5 Airslot w/1996 120HP Force on a Four Winns trailer
1996 V21 w/1993 200HP Mercury on a Shoreline Trailer
All towed by a 5.7L Hemi Durango.
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