need advice on used outboard purchase...

The bass boat weighs in at 800 pounds hull weight, my flats boat weighs in at 1400 pounds hull weight. They both run almost the same numbers at each RPM point, but the bass boat uses alot less fuel. It only has a 14 gallon tank in it, and I took it out one day for 2 1/2 hours and only burned 11 gallons running it the whole time on a river.
 
ok ... i just located a motor for sale about 8 miles from my house. it is a 1998 suzuki 200 hp 25" with stainless prop. the price is going to be real right.

not sure on the hours, etc .. would like to go take a look at it before i lose this one.

and also, the yamaha guy returned an email that maybe we can get together this week to look at his motor (1992 200hp).

what do you think about the suzuki? i have heard good things about them.

i also scored a stainless marine floatation bracket 26" setback.

things are starting to come together!!! :clap:
 
The SUZUKI will be back to a weight issue as all of the V-6 SUZUKI 2 strokes weigh in at 470+ pounds. Solid engine though, just make sure to check the lower unit for cracks in the exhaust area where the prop rides inside the lower. They have a problem with cracking through there, and are not repairable once it happens.
 
i thought i may be able to get away with the extra weight by getting a minimal set back bracket ..

i was reading builderfl's threads over the weekend .. do you know what motor he was running on his center console and the weight? the porpoising (sp?) issues seem hard to fix.

looked like a mercury 200, but not sure. it seems he was running quite a bit more set back than i will have. not sure how much difference this makes.

happy father's day to all the dads out there!!
 
BUILDERFL is running quite a bit of set back on his. IIRC he has a 30" setback with another 6 in his jack plate. I believe he has a 2.4L 200 MERC on the back, which is actually a few pounds lighter than a 2.0L 150 MERC(2.0L has steel sleeves, and the 2.4L's are aluminum coated with NICASIL or CHROME). The less set-back you go with the better. If that 200 SUZUKI checks out, it may not be a bad option. The SUZUKI's are supposed to be better on fuel at cruise compared to a MERC, but don't have the top end power of a MERC because of there lower RPM capability. I've been a SUZUKI fan for awhile as well, and wish I could have afforded that 225 and the fuel to go get it recently instead of rebuilding my 200 EVINRUDE.
 
well, just got back from looking at the suzuki .. a few problems .

the guy cut the wire harness .. not sure why .. and is not able to start or even turn the motor over. no idea of how many hours, compression readings ,etc.

also, there is a crack in the small fin (not sure what you call this piece) at the front of the motor .. is this cavatation plate???? it is the small one,not the biggest fin..

also a small piece missing from the skeg ...

biggest problem is even though the hood says 200 .. the model number is DT225 .. which is clearly not a 200 hp motor. i have the serial number, but not sure if it even is a 1998 or not.

does have ss prop, but he could not take it off for me to look for those cracks you were telling me about.

probably a wise decision to pass. i need to be patient here .. but that is not one of my strong qualities :)
 
The SUZUKI 150, 200, and 225 are all the same basic engine. Was this the engine on Ebay? How many spark plugs does it have? And what is the serial number? And also remember just because it has a prop with it(wether it be stainless or not), it doesn't neccesarily mean you can use it. Every boat has a different demand for what it needs in a prop as far as pitch, rake, cup and diameter.
 
bsteckel said:
serial # is 22501-651203

not sure on the number of spark plugs ..
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That serial number is for a 96 225HP SUZUKI. The reason I ask how many spark plugs is a 200 EFI will have 1 per cylinder, 6 total. A 225 will always be an EFI with 2 plugs per cylinder, so 12 total. The 150 EFI SUPER SIX bass boat special will also have 12 spark plugs. The serial number on the clamp bracket may not be right though, as many change out the whole bracket for a used one when the trim and tilt gives any issues.
 
got an email back from the seller .. has only 6 spark plugs ..

must be a 200 hp.

wonder if the other items i noticed are a concern.
 
It w ould be a good rebuilder probably, but not for $3K. Good engines are out there as people are moving up to direct injected engines and 4 strokers as the price of gas goes upward. If your not going to use it alot, then a 150/175 JOHNNY_RUDE would work out for ya.
 
I have 2 motors you might be interested in . . . 1988 2.4L Merc 175 and a 1992 2.5L 200 Mariner offshore. Both have good compression b/w 115 and 120psi in all 6 cylinders, Lower Units pressure tested, gear oil drained and checked shavings, oil injection is still installed. There going up onto ebay this week . . . $2000 for the Mariner 200 and $1600 for the 2.4L 175.
I'd could even do a delivery/install for $250 extra.

Let me know if you are interested.
 
Yamaha 150 (1999) w/ seastar hydraulic on motor only

My dad is giving me (yes, giving me) a 2007 Yami 150 4 stroke and my 99 150 2 stroke is up for sale. The only thing wrong with it is a few minor paint chips on the cowling. It's on my v20 now. Runs great and serviced always. Have to check to see what it's worth. I'm sure I'll get a bunch of crap for that last statement...

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bigshrimpin and whatknot .. thanks for the info..

bigshrimpin .. i am in PA ... you are in CA? did i read that you would deliver and install the motor for me for $250????? :sun:

man, you guys are really great on this site .. i am almost glad i picked up this boat project.


Whatknot ... i have eyeing up your boat for some time .. exactly what i am doing. let me know what you are looking to get for your motor. take it easy on me .... i am already over budget :) maybe you can pass on the favor that your dad is doing for you to me .. :clap:



my email address is bradsteckel@verizon.net

thanks again

Brad
 
bsteckel - whatknot's 99 Yamaha is a better motor for the v20 in terms of economy . . . not sure the price difference . . . but I'm back east with 14 motors I need to blow out and part out to make room for more. I'm installing a 20" Merc 175 on Thursday in Maine and I have both the motors mentioned ready to go. I have a few blocks that need to go to A1 outboards in PA and I think I could probably double up the trip. If you are interested . . . PM me and I'll send you my contact information.
 
sounds good ... do you have just those 2 motors in 25"??? wouldnt by chance have any 2.0 mercs????

thanks

Brad
 
I have 2 2.oL parts motor and I have one nice 96 2.0L powrhead that is still in CA. If you can wait a month or so . . . That one will be back here. I come across good deals all the time . . . so keep in touch.
 
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