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Unread 07-23-2013, 08:41 AM
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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.
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Weight on that beast is 492 lbs.
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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.
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Thanks, guys. I think I'll pass on this beast. My current '92 150 rude already has me running to the pump ...
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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...
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Did you do that with saddle tanks? Mine pump right out of the vents if I get over 18 a side. Would be nice to add some fuel to the mix with any motor. Btw, is anyone running a 175 suzuki around here? I'm thinking that might be a nice next motor ...
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Did you do that with saddle tanks? Mine pump right out of the vents if I get over 18 a side. Would be nice to add some fuel to the mix with any motor. Btw, is anyone running a 175 suzuki around here? I'm thinking that might be a nice next motor ...
Gallagher...go to the Gallery and look through all pics...when yer in my pics, you'll see my seats on two boxes which contain two 40 gal tanks..., so I got rid of the original saddle tanks...actually was roomier w/those gone as well...if you decide to go this route for extra fuel capacity, I can give ya more details if you want...

And I think the 175 Zuke would be a perfect 4-stroke for a V20!!...
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Yes, mine has inhaled a few harbor seals, but those suckers had/have get up and dance grunt, which I am loath to give up ...
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