125hp Force- Can V20?

[hardboiled]

new question, i have found a 125HP Force engine on sale for cheap, will that engine move my V20 boat?

what speed average do i get with this thing?

[tsubaki]

Didn't Stinky have one on his V18 at one time?

[hardboiled]

I need to know cause someone is selling me one for $300, think this is a good price?

[tsubaki]

I DONOT care for them but Stink on the other hand has absolutely no problem with them.
Think about it this way, how long might it last?, the price is low, the controls will cost more than the motor probably, if you aren't happy with it can you recoop your money?
Chances are pretty good it's worth the effort and money.
I'd expect between 25 to 30mph with that size motor.

[tsubaki]

By the way, there are enough derelict Bayliners that had those engines on them that the controls shouldn't be an issue.

[hardboiled]

good will see about it

[macojoe]

Run don't walk I mean run as fast as you can from that Force!! Only thing that thing is good for is an extra anchor!!

Trust me, there is a reason they only $300!

[tsubaki]

Let us know how you do with this.
To be honest I'm with MJ, but every single one of the anchors, err I mean motors make by Force can't be bad. Like I said, I don't care for them, but what's a $300 anchor , I mean engine.

[hardboiled]

the guy is selling the boat,trailer,engine all for $300

Boat is 18 or 19" bayliner 1988 and outboard i believe same age, the boat floor is a mess and the boat itself doesnt look too good. The trailer 1 axe garvanized looks so so.

The engine runs fine and is missing a broken piece on the lower unit leg, im not sure if jump into this. do you think i can resale it for more?

[tsubaki]

Trailer will make your money back, be sure to get title and tag reciept.
Go for it and experiance it till you can upgrade.
See what I said about derelict Bayliners!!!!