Joe Reeves (Hello)

[dmez4u]

Please sir:<br />I am looking for a well informed person on outboard motors.<br />My 140 johnson developed a knock and I am debating "should I have it rebuilt or buy a used engine".I am retired and on a fixed income so I have a few questions.On my 140 it would take $20.00 a day to be out fishing.I like to fish every day or 5 days a week and stay home the weekend.What engine do you recomend?Is there a place where a guy can purchase an engine and pay monthly? mean while what is your opinion of a 1968 125 hp merc?The johnson rebuild is around 1600.00.Please advise<br /> Your Friend<br /> Danner

 

[Joe Reeves]

Re: Joe Reeves (Hello)

Danner.... I can't advise you as to what engine to purchase. However I am abviously partial to the Evinrude/Johnson outboard line.<br /><br />I know absolutely nothing about the Mercury line and cannot advise you in that area.<br /><br />Purchasing a engine and making monthly payments can be arranged through any respectable dealership via regular monthly bank payments.<br /><br />The $1600 quoted is an average price for the 140hp overhaul if it's done properly by a knowledgeable technician.<br /><br />I understand and relate to the fixed income situation, however..... from what you say, you're spending approximately $400 per month just to be fishing. That's out of my range. A little triming of that arrangement could be making those new outboard monthly payments. Good luck.

 

[Solittle]

Re: Joe Reeves (Hello)

Do you know what is causing the knock & have you considered giving it a go yourself? Lots help here.