Motor for Hammers Project V

[bsteckel]

i am looking for an engine for my 85 fisherman 20' center console. i found a bracket, but looking for an engine.

i have no info decal that shows max hp for my boat .. it is missing in action.

would this be a good motor for my boat? i know a lot about cars, but not much about outboard motors. is this a motor i can work on myself, are parts avaialable?

i assume i should be looking for a 25" shaft .. mine orig had a sea drive on it.

from the other posts .. it looks like it may drink some gas .. but the price seems right.

thanks in advance

Brad

[THEFERMANATOR]

GREAT engine for reliabilty, and about as basic as they get to work on. The 200/225's from 86-92 weren't horrible on fuel, but they will drink some. Up to 85 i believe the V-20's were rated for 200HP and in 86-92 they were rated for 235HP. I believe they rated the V-21 at 200 or 225.

[Stinky_Hooker]

Ferm.....I want a 175 for my 18....what years were better on fuel in 175 hp?

[THEFERMANATOR]

Originally Posted by Stinky_Hooker

Ferm.....I want a 175 for my 18....what years were better on fuel in 175 hp?

A YAMAHA would be my first choice in that HP for economy. 2nd would be a MERCURY 2.0L, i know they made them in a 150 and I think there were a few 175 2L's. All of the OMC 150/175's were thirsty except for the DFI's.

[Stinky_Hooker]

I have always loved the sound and power of the 2.0 150 Mercs. I had a buddy with a 175 on n Aquasport and it would FLY....not to mention it sounded like a bigblock in the yard caming.


you ARE talking about the late 80's-mid 90's (I think) Blackmaxes right?


I hear they are pretty chep (for an outboard) and easy to work on as well....correct?

[THEFERMANATOR]

The late 70's through the 90's small MERC v-6's, and yeah they sound MEAN on a hose running. I've got an 81 150 and that sucker sounds WICKED!

[phatdaddy]

stink, ive got a 93 200 (2.5) merc 150 miles due east of you. it ought to make the 18 fly.......