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Unread 07-14-2018, 03:56 PM
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Hello everyone!

I currently have a 1993 V21 with a 1993 Yamaha 150. As some of you already know from other posts I've been having issues with the lower unit on my motor and I was thinking of repowering next spring but since I'm having issues now I may repower sooner. I have found a 2005 Yamaha 150 four stroke with 689 hours for $7295. It's from a dealer and they say it has a new balancer installed, compression of 180+ on all cylinders and had a good leak test. They will clean the fuel system, install new filters and zincs and spark plugs, service the injectors and flow test it, for the lower unit new water pump fresh oil and resealed. The seller claims the motor is in excellent condition and comes with a 60 day warranty.

Does anyone have any experience with these motors and does this sound like a good deal? Also will I see a huge difference in fuel economy from my old Yamaha?
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great motor, and a decent price. The local harbor taxi puts well over 8000 hours on their 150 before selling them. New, it will cost around $15,000 plus rigging.Take a good look at the trim system, they can give problems. If they will install it for that price, its a good deal
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I have that same engine on mine. No problems at all since I've had it.....
Here is my fuel table for it on my CC.....

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Rigged and installed maybe, just for the engine I think it sounds high for a 13 year old engine. Any experience with the dealer?

Haven't seen SSIRedfish here in a while!
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Rigged and installed maybe, just for the engine I think it sounds high for a 13 year old engine. Any experience with the dealer?

Haven't seen SSIRedfish here in a while!
you find any cheaper down your way, we can sell them for much more up here
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Just wondered if it was engine only, by the time a dealer adds rigging, gauges, controls, installation, prop, taxes, etc. he could be 10 grand plus.

If that is the drive out price from a dealer that he knows or is known to do good work I agree, not a bad deal.


Speaking of good deals, friend of mine showed me a 21 or so Key West center console 2012 maybe with a 150 Yamaha 4 stroke, 162 hours, custom T top, Nice aluminum trailer, kept covered, owned by an old retired guy with plenty of money, cream puff condition for 19,500 asking price.
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Just wondered if it was engine only, by the time a dealer adds rigging, gauges, controls, installation, prop, taxes, etc. he could be 10 grand plus.

If that is the drive out price from a dealer that he knows or is known to do good work I agree, not a bad deal.


Speaking of good deals, friend of mine showed me a 21 or so Key West center console 2012 maybe with a 150 Yamaha 4 stroke, 162 hours, custom T top, Nice aluminum trailer, kept covered, owned by an old retired guy with plenty of money, cream puff condition for 19,500 asking price.
should sell quick for that
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you find any cheaper down your way, we can sell them for much more up here
A couple of months ago I found a half dozen 150 4 strokes for under $6K.
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Thanks for the info guys. The motor I'm asking about is from a shop in Florida called M W Outboards. I'm in NJ so I would have to pay shipping and then have it rigged up from a marina in my area. Problem I'm having is the company I got approved t finance with will only approve the loan if the dealer I purchase from does the install. Also purchasing a used motor from that far away doesn't sit well with me in case something went wrong with the motor. I also got a price for a new Yamaha F150 at $12,000 before install cost but I wouldn't need gauges or controls since I'm replacing a Yamaha but I think the monthly payment will be higher than I would like for right now. My other option is the purchase a new lower unit for my current motor and see if that fixes the issue.

I was also considering maybe a smaller motor to save a few bucks like a 135 but I'm not sure if that would be enough for my boat. 1993 V21. Any thoughts on this?

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I would be VERY careful buying a motor i have not looked at in person. I did a search on THT and came up with very little feedback. Lotta outboard pirates in florida. They promise you the moon on the phone
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