Repower with 1983 235 VRO?

[kamikaze]

I used to run a 235 on my v20 and later a V8 Johnson 250 on a Aquasport 25 CCP I ran for a time. The 235 drank 5 more gallons a hour at full throttle (32 gallons an hour) than the V8 did. If you want to reduce fuel consumption RUN don't walk. If you want power you can'beat a 235. I have seen dyno results that they ran more like 256 hp at the prop even before they went to prop rating vice power head.

Kamikaze

[bradford]

Use the 2 grand for a down payment on a new power plant and the gas money you save to make the payments.

[THEFERMANATOR]

The 235 is the same basic engine as many 150's built from 85-90. OMC enlarged the ports, put in the bubble back exhaust housing, and a MASSIVE set of carbs to pump it up to 235 propshaft HP(in reality it is equivelant to about a 185HP today). And they never made an 83 with VRO. VRO came out mid year 84, so not even all 84's had it. Corrosion is a HUGE issue on the older engines simply due to age and useage. Personally I would walk away for that price. Even if it is pristine it will eat you alive in fuel costs.

[Hedge]

Weight on that beast is 492 lbs.

[THEFERMANATOR]

Originally Posted by Hedge

Weight on that beast is 492 lbs.

Weight on a 83 235HP is about 385 pounds, same weight(within a few pounds) as a 83 150.

[Gallagher]

Thanks, guys. I think I'll pass on this beast. My current '92 150 rude already has me running to the pump ...

[reelapeelin]

Originally Posted by Gallagher

Thanks, guys. I think I'll pass on this beast. My current '92 150 rude already has me running to the pump ...

HA!..I had an '86 Gas suckin' 150 Rude on my 1st V is why I increased fuel capacity to 80 gals!!...

At WOT it would suck insects and small birds into the fuel vents...