repower

awthacker · #1 02-08-2011, 02:24 PM

Sorry for this post. It feels kinda amateurish, but I'm seriously considering a new outboard for the repower. I haven't been able to find any carbed 2-strokes at good value. I think I would ultimately want a 4-stroke (or something more efficient) anyway, with gas prices going the way they are.

I'm shopping 150 HPs. I've researched the E-Tecs (approx $12,500 completely rigged) and Suzuki EFIs ($14,000). I don't think I'm interested in a Yamaha or Merc, but I'd definitely like some opinions and feedback on all of the new engines.

Or, I'd also love to find an older 2-stroke for a good price. The problem is that I need new controls and gauges, too. I'm kinda thinking why buy everything now set up for carbed 2-stroke, then repower in 3-5 years. Would've been a big waste. The other problem with a used engine is that I'm not mechanically savvy enough to do it myself. I'd still have to pay to have it mounted and rigged.

Thanks,
Aaron

joe7670 · #2 02-08-2011, 02:48 PM

Price, warranty and local shop quality were the decision points for me.

I repowered with Merc at a great price, with 5 year warranty and the local shop is reputable with Merc. In addition there are a lot of other Merc shops in my area that are good.

THEFERMANATOR · #3 02-08-2011, 02:52 PM

Have you tried pricing a SUZUKI 140HP? Also the YAMAHA 150HP would be a good choice. I would shy away from the VERADOS due to weight. The 150 or 175 ETEC would be a good repower option as well as a 150 OPTIMAX. The SUZUKI 140HP should be able to be had for a decent price I would think as a few years back you could get one fro $8K + rigging and controls.

tsubaki · #4 02-08-2011, 03:19 PM

You feel like taking a chance on a 1984 Evinrude 150hp 20" shaft, fuel mix?
It had minor detonation on the #6 cylinder, #1, 2, 3, 5, 6 cylinders have 90psi, #4 has 89psi, same as when I bought it.
Got no controls, prop or harness, takes the red plug harness.

macojoe · #5 02-08-2011, 05:56 PM

$ stroke is nice but these boats are not good for the weight! I go with a Etec if new or anything with low hours in the 2 stroke 150 to 175, thee are lots of good ones out there

brisboats · #6 02-08-2011, 08:51 PM

A new Four stroke new is going to take a long long time to pay for itself even if gas does hit $5.00 a gallon. There are lots of nice two strokes on the market right now if you look. Especially the larger V-6 motors. A few months back I bought a like brand new 94 Merc 150 from a guy that went to the boat show and drank the four stroke kool aid. Motor looks like it has 15 hours on it. When asked why he would even buy a new motor he just said the new ones were more reliable. Asked if he ever had a problem with his merc, answer no it was just getting old and he was worried it would soon break. Gotta love it.

Brian

awthacker · #7 02-08-2011, 09:19 PM

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Originally Posted by tsubaki

You feel like taking a chance on a 1984 Evinrude 150hp 20" shaft, fuel mix?
It had minor detonation on the #6 cylinder, #1, 2, 3, 5, 6 cylinders have 90psi, #4 has 89psi, same as when I bought it.
Got no controls, prop or harness, takes the red plug harness.

Would you run offshore in the 10-25 mile range with that motor? If so, what would you want for it? If I bring the boat up on a saturday morning, any chance I could get you to help me rig it up? Pretty sure I have that red plug harness from my old 1984 Evinrude 185HP.

nymack66 · #8 02-09-2011, 09:42 AM

If this checks out right, it could be an option you may want to consider also..
http://orlando.craigslist.org/boa/2204979431.html

awthacker · #9 02-09-2011, 11:06 AM

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Originally Posted by nymack66

If this checks out right, it could be an option you may want to consider also..
http://orlando.craigslist.org/boa/2204979431.html

Good find, Mack. Just not sure about driving 2.5 hrs to inspect I motor when I know very little except how to check compression & look for corrosion. Does look like a 20", though. He probably only ran that boat in fresh water, too.

THEFERMANATOR · #10 02-09-2011, 11:35 AM

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Originally Posted by nymack66

If this checks out right, it could be an option you may want to consider also..
http://orlando.craigslist.org/boa/2204979431.html

To much money for that engine in my opinion. It's a 21 year old 2 stroke bass boat engine that has probably been screamed on every day of it's life. Plus that is the same engine as the old 235 basically that EARNED the name 2 thirsty 5 for it's unbelievable ability to gulp fuel like a toilet.