need advice on used outboard purchase...

[bsteckel]

got an email back from the seller .. has only 6 spark plugs ..

must be a 200 hp.

wonder if the other items i noticed are a concern.

[bsteckel]

check this out, ferm ... that merc 150 you found me on ebay a while back .. the one that was labeled "clean" .. the auction was ended all of a sudden .. it is now relisted

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/_Boat...em230262507201&

it looks as though there is a compression problem on one cylinder ... 5 are at 125 and one is at 90.

what do you think?

[THEFERMANATOR]

It w ould be a good rebuilder probably, but not for $3K. Good engines are out there as people are moving up to direct injected engines and 4 strokers as the price of gas goes upward. If your not going to use it alot, then a 150/175 JOHNNY_RUDE would work out for ya.

[bigshrimpin]

I have 2 motors you might be interested in . . . 1988 2.4L Merc 175 and a 1992 2.5L 200 Mariner offshore. Both have good compression b/w 115 and 120psi in all 6 cylinders, Lower Units pressure tested, gear oil drained and checked shavings, oil injection is still installed. There going up onto ebay this week . . . $2000 for the Mariner 200 and $1600 for the 2.4L 175.
I'd could even do a delivery/install for $250 extra.

Let me know if you are interested.

[whatknot]

My dad is giving me (yes, giving me) a 2007 Yami 150 4 stroke and my 99 150 2 stroke is up for sale. The only thing wrong with it is a few minor paint chips on the cowling. It's on my v20 now. Runs great and serviced always. Have to check to see what it's worth. I'm sure I'll get a bunch of crap for that last statement...

[bsteckel]

bigshrimpin and whatknot .. thanks for the info..

bigshrimpin .. i am in PA ... you are in CA? did i read that you would deliver and install the motor for me for $250?????

man, you guys are really great on this site .. i am almost glad i picked up this boat project.


Whatknot ... i have eyeing up your boat for some time .. exactly what i am doing. let me know what you are looking to get for your motor. take it easy on me .... i am already over budget :) maybe you can pass on the favor that your dad is doing for you to me ..



my email address is [email protected]

thanks again

Brad

[THEFERMANATOR]

BigShrimpin is back on the right coast again IIRC. Somewhere up in MA is what I remember reading.

[bigshrimpin]

bsteckel - whatknot's 99 Yamaha is a better motor for the v20 in terms of economy . . . not sure the price difference . . . but I'm back east with 14 motors I need to blow out and part out to make room for more. I'm installing a 20" Merc 175 on Thursday in Maine and I have both the motors mentioned ready to go. I have a few blocks that need to go to A1 outboards in PA and I think I could probably double up the trip. If you are interested . . . PM me and I'll send you my contact information.

[bsteckel]

sounds good ... do you have just those 2 motors in 25"??? wouldnt by chance have any 2.0 mercs????

thanks

Brad

[bigshrimpin]

I have 2 2.oL parts motor and I have one nice 96 2.0L powrhead that is still in CA. If you can wait a month or so . . . That one will be back here. I come across good deals all the time . . . so keep in touch.