Suzuki 140

Posted by: snoozer Posted on: Today at 3:45am
They do here. The guy still has two leftover 140's at $8,000, but will not sell them unless he does the install. He did a nice job on mine, but very pricey I think.
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$3000+ for a install I would say so!!!!!!!!!! :o
 
In fairness I need to point out that over $750 was tax to Dubya's little brother.
And like most jobs on a boat there was more to it than just hanging the motor and walking away.
New wheel was $350, controls $250, all new cables, hauling & blocking, removing and desposing of the old POS, cleaning up twenty years of several idiot owners wiring, new drain tube, etc. All done in the Keys, where everyone would rather be doing something else.

When I worked, I got paid. I can't expect less from someone who works for me. Having said that, I did think it was pricey.
 
Pricey maybe, but w/ all the extras/ work you describe and havin' it all done in paradise 8) it begins to make more sense...specially if GOOD job you're happy with... ;) ;D ...
 
macojoe said:
Sounds better now that we know all!! But I am a cheap SOB!!

Do it yourself next time!!
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Think he'd rather be catchin' a breeze at home ;) 8) ...who could blame him??...not me!! ;D ;D ;D...


...as a matter of fact, Snoozer might make good DAWG candidate 2 8) ...
 
Holy Crap 900 bucks for a service to the valves :o
That does not include the other items being done plus lubes and whatever. Plus the remittance to the coffers of the King.


Did I say Holy Crap :-/

Making those ETECs look better every day.
 
I agree thats to much !!!

But weather its E-Tec, Honda, Johnson, Yamaha, Merc they all got you one way or the other!!

They going to pull what ever they can from you!!

Unbeliveable that you will spend $10,000 to $15,000 for new power and then have to dropv another grand to have it checked or lose your warr!!

If they want to do a study on there motors let them do it on there dime!! We pay anough already!!

I will keep buying good (I hope) used old 2 strokes till there are no more around or till I win the lotto!!
 
Your right Joe, and I would be too if I were a teenager again.
But I am on the other side of learning what my time is truely worth. I turn the key and this motor runs, no poking, no prodding, no wondering if it will blow up this trip or next.

I will be the first to admit, I am very lucky to be able to have a new motor. I can also tell you, the time horsing around with an old POS is not where I want to invest the time I have. It is, a matter of priorities. No one wants to spend more than they have to. I never thought I would spend $40,000 on a corvette, but I did once. I have learned a lot since then. I will not loose as much on this motor as I lost on that damn corvette.

The seats are recovered, new fuel sender is in. Time for another round of pictures, .... next time I pull pots.
 
I can't wait to see your set up, hauling those lobster pots :)

How many do tou have/ how many can you safely haul on your boat?

Please post pics...

Thanks
 
I dont know about any of the 4 strokes as i dont have one yet but a friend of mine runs them on rental boats along with some older yammie and johnnyrudes . He reports that they are quiet and if you dont run them flat out they get good gas mileage but the dealer required check ups are killers financially ..Frank
 
I dont know about zukies but I see a lot of them and they seem to have an excellent reputation from pretty seasoned captains who are out 250 days a year or more. The sea tow and TowBoat US guys here in Beaufort run the piss out of them and swear by em. On the other hand if the REQUIRED DEALER maintenance is anything like some of the others then it may need a second look..An old guy across the creek asked me to pick up and tow his boat from the dealer as he has trouble backing up his truck( he is 75) and I have to say I was AMAZED at the bill. The motor is a 2004 Yammie 225 and just for an oil change it was $178.00 and I wont tell you what the valve adjustment cost $$$$$$$..I was also amazed to see his warranty book with maintenance receipts for what its cost him so far just to run out a few times a year for flounder. And to add insult to injury the dealer talked him into an extended warranty which DOES NOT cover this kind of ROUTINE maintenance...The motors are not the issue here and can probably get along fine without all the required check ups etc. its the greedy dealers but thats just my opinion...Frank
 
OK, here's an update. Motor now has 100 hours on it. It has not missed a beat. Fuel consumption is still low and the motor runs easier (picks up rpm quicker).

A note aout the V-20.
It has been blowing like stink for three weeks here in the Keys, and the few crab pots I have must be attended. The V-20 is dryer than I thought it would be. I can always find a speed/direction that gives a smooth ride, and still get to the grounds in a reasionable time. I am pleased. But those of you with V-20s knew these boats are good already.
The only fault is the wash over the stern, and part of that is my fault for not raising the transom befor installing the new motor.

Here in Marathon there is a clean-up going on to get rid of old boats that are abandoned. I have watched two V-20 stuffed into dumpsters and taken to the dump. It is a shame that more folks do not bring back the run-down hulls that are out there. I hear Florida has a new way to get a new title for an abandoned boat and it may be an option.

So this is an indorsment of the V-20 for the Key's waters (and probably anywhere else too).
 
Sounds like you are all set!!

To bad about them V20 and any other boat that is getting crushed!! :'(

Wish I was there, but then again I would have a boat junk yard!!
Hey thats not a bad Idea! Strip and sell all the parts, and people like skools could come and cut 3 feet off a v0 to glass to another V20and make it a 23 footer~!
 
Hey Snoozer...that wash over the stern...may be too late for transom mods, but what does the splashwell look like?...might be able to build that up and then the wash won't matter a twit ;) 8) ...
 
Cool thread. A wise man once told me what boat stands for: B.O.A.T.--Break Out Another Thousand!! I have to agree with macojoe, I am a cheap sob and try to save a dime if possible. On the other hand, peace of mind is worth alot and knowing my motor is gonna get me back to port (especially with the wifey on board!)makes it worth spending the money to get something done right. I'm glad to have found this board so when something does go wrong chances are someone else had the same problem and we can all learn and save a buck with someone else's experience.
 
I can get those numbers for us. Hale33 on here, his dad has a V-20 cuddy w/ 140 zuke. I'll shoot him an email tommorrow and see what his does as well...

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