Willy's Screwed

Stinky_Hooker · #1 06-16-2011, 07:44 AM

DAYUM Willy! So sorry brother!

reelapeelin · #2 06-16-2011, 08:09 AM

Willy...man I feel bad for you right now...gut-wrenching to be sure...but I know you'll dig in and find the right solution...

If you want that 200 that Spare mentioned, I'll bring 'er up to you...

Hey MJ...what became of the Yam you took off yours recently?...that was a pretty good motor and shouldn't be too heavy for Willy's boat...

MJ does have a certain knack for comin' up w/some good used OBs...

The best thing about new...WARRANTY!!...

You'll be throttlin' up soon...I'm pretty sure about that...

Road King Cole · #3 06-16-2011, 10:04 AM

Bummer, hope you get back running soon and inexpensively...

These things should happen late september....

rkc

Hedge · #4 06-16-2011, 12:54 PM

Willy:

I found this on EBAY

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/1989-...ssoriesQ5fGear

not new, but a heck of a lot cheaper.

Bygracealone · #5 06-16-2011, 01:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Hedge

Willy:

I found this on EBAY

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/1989-...ssoriesQ5fGear

not new, but a heck of a lot cheaper.

Could be a good motor, but there's no way to tell for sure; also doesn't say how many hours are on the engine and even if it did, it's difficult to know whether or not the guy is telling the truth (yes, I've become cynical concerning these matters). Also, I think Willy needs a 25" shaft motor (this one is 20"). Guy wants $3500 for it. If I were Willy, for that kind of cash, I'd go the rebuild route and at least try to get some form of a warranty for the work.

step up here · #6 06-16-2011, 01:26 PM

sorry to hear Willy what could i say that has not been said.i will tell you one thing if at all possible get a new motor. because who could deserve it more than a man who worked all his life. last chance to go around when you get to our vintage!!!actually you got to be in good shape and health to take torture it gives out.

awthacker · #7 06-16-2011, 04:19 PM

Depressing news. Good luck getting back on the water in good time.

Were you pre-mixing or using the VRO pump?

macojoe · #8 06-16-2011, 06:12 PM

Quote:

Hey MJ...what became of the Yam you took off yours recently?...that was a pretty good motor and shouldn't be too heavy for Willy's boat...

MJ does have a certain knack for comin' up w/some good used OBs...

The best thing about new...WARRANTY!!...

You'll be throttlin' up soon...I'm pretty sure about that...

well i bought that motor (yamaha 225 4 stroke, 200 hours) complete for 7k i had one season but it was to heavy for the Sea Ox kept getting water in scupers as they were under water

a friend bought and did a Seacraft over and wanted it so i swapped hil a 2003 yanaha HDPI 200, 660 hours for it plus $3k

so far so good!!

i will keep my eyes open for ya!!!!