Ok, Here’s my question. I’m considering three different engines.
1: 1989 Evinrude 140 freshwater use. All it needs is paint. (owner suggested a new water pump, but said it was pumping before…mainly age for a new one)
$900 bucks
2: 1996 Yamaha 150 saltwater series. Got some corrosion on it, but functions fine. 3?? hrs on it. No prop, or controls included in this price. $1800 asking price.
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150 or 175 counter rotating Ocean runner/pro. 1600, and 1800 bucks.
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Keep looking…
This engine will go on a wellcraft v20 dual console with a gil bracket. Rated at 140-225
I THINK I’D BE FEELIN THE EVINRUDE. THINK OF ALL THE BEER YOU CAN BUY WITH THE MONEY YOU’D SAVE!
I’m leaning towards the rude but prolly spend the extra on fixing some other things on the boat. Anyone else got any thoughts?
That’s a good deal on the Rudie, assuming it has good compression. It’s a proven engine that just about anyone can work on, parts are readily available and it’s a freshwater motor. Feed it oil and good gas, let it smoke like hell and she’ll rock on for 20 more years.
Triton 22 LTS
225 Opti
i had a pair johnson 140’s same year, boat stayed in water spring thru fall 2900hrs put tilt and trim motor everything else maintance items, smoke a little but still runnning when i replace them good luck
Not sure about the weight of the V20 step lift, but 140 is 4 cylinder, not 6; coupled with the age, I would check with Chris V at Chas. Marine for sure…
“The big one’s still swimming, let’s go.”
It is a bare minimum engine for a 20. Mines a dual console. I’m not a speed demon so as long as it is enough I’m happy for a couple seasons. I have sent chris v a message though already asking for advice.