1985 Merc 150hp Good or Bad and THANK YOU

[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......