Decisions.........Decisions

[itsaboattime]

Hey everybody............looking for opinions. I have a 1983 Johnson 50hp. It runs smooth and I have few complaints with it. I have the chance to pick up a 55hp 'Rude of about the same year for about $150.00. The 'Rude needs a lower unit rebuild, and it has been sitting on it's side for quite some time out in the weather. My question---------is it worth it to get the 'rude and stick the money into it for the lower unit and i'm sure a carb rebuild + any other costs to pick up another 5 hp??

 

[tashasdaddy]

Re: Decisions.........Decisions

well i would check spark and compression, before buying, or you could be in for some expensive 5 horses. actually think by the time you are thru they are going to be expensive for that little change in power. i think if you maximize you current set up would be better. proper prop, engine height, trim angle, balance load in the boat.

 

[itsaboattime]

Re: Decisions.........Decisions

That's kinda what I figured TD. I was just bouncing it off the Forum to see if what you all thought.

 

[samo_ott]

Re: Decisions.........Decisions

Depends on the year how similar they are but you could use the 55 for parts.