Mercury info needed

#1 04-10-2007, 12:33 AM

Anyone have any info on a 1995 Mercury 225? Were they decent motors if maintained properly? Any issues with this year Mercury? Hammer, do you have a picture of one? Thanks for any help you guys can provide.

Airslot · #2 04-10-2007, 12:16 PM

About as solid as they get. I think that you'll find good reviews of mid 90's outboards from all major manufacturers. By then they have the carbs and oiling issues qorked out. Merc, Yammy, and JohhnyRude all put out good motors in those years. JMO YMMV

#3 04-10-2007, 03:13 PM

Thanks Air, that is helpful! Sometimes turds are produced like the Ficht (rumor) that I want to know about before I invest $ in a used outboard.

(I'm gonna remind you of your invitation in a few weeks. Thanks again and hope that you are catching some!!)

reelapeelin · #4 04-10-2007, 04:08 PM

I caught some...got a doctor's appointment tomorrow to get rid of 'em ::) ...

Airslot · #5 04-10-2007, 06:39 PM

Invite is still there. If we get a sunny day or two I think the bite will be red hot by the weekend. I fully intend to find out either way ;D

#6 04-13-2007, 01:42 AM

fireattackvdf335 i presume that you are a fire fighter? volunteer department or paid? i have a 96 merc and so far i am tickled pink with it.

#7 04-13-2007, 06:23 PM

Commissioned Forest Warden (State) and 1st LT. Volunteer.

Thanks for the feedback on your engine, I appreciate it!

Seacrets · #8 04-13-2007, 11:40 PM

Had a 96 225 carburated. The 3.0 liter is a good, strong engine. Never any problems in 800 hrs. Sold the boat three years ago and the motor is still running great.

reelapeelin · #9 04-14-2007, 01:27 AM

Mercs are GREAT motors ... it's the plastic gear in the auto-oiler that fails that worries me...disco the oiler and she'll run FOREVER ;D ...

#10 04-14-2007, 01:34 AM

disco the oiler? r ya meaning get rid of it? what do ya do mix the oil in the gas? i noticed the alarm wires (i think thats what the are there is two of them connected to the bottom of the oil tank) are disconected on mine and when i connect them a alarm sounds continously.