No more throwing money at a old motor, time to move up!

[Mnemonic]

OK, i have HAD it with trying to fix this 1980 merc 90 IL6. After all the parts i put on it, it still comes down to me ripping apart the powerhead cause all cyls are 125psi except for #3, which is 45. I put the motor on ebay hoping to make SOME of my money back.<br /><br />I am going to pick up a newer (1990 - 1997 i hope) boat withg a I/O. Any suggestions on what type of motor/outdrive is a good reliable one? Any that you wouldnt reccomend? <br /><br />My budget is probably going to be $5000 - $8000, any suggestions on nice looking boats for that range?<br /><br />Thanks!

 

[tommays]

Re: No more throwing money at a old motor, time to move up!

i am a happy 10 year outdrive user who has had many outboards before that i just did not want to buy a big enough outboard for a boat in the 20 ft range<br /><br />depending on what you get when there used its just a different way to spend money <br /><br />you really only get two picks merc or volvo, merc is by far the most common <br /><br />that doesent make them the best it just means brunswick owned more boat builders <br /><br />OMC is there but good service is really hit and miss<br /><br />i think the Alpha GEN II drive which starts around 1991 is the best pick if you go with a merc drive boat<br /><br />a fresh water boat or one that has been trailered is the best bet IMHP<br /><br />i would avoide boats that had been docked in saltwater<br /><br />tommays

 

[scotty c]

Re: No more throwing money at a old motor, time to move up!

go for a boat with a 4-stroke on it.<br />you won't be sorry.<br />i have owned a merc, a johnson and an evinrude<br />and none of them could compare to my<br />50hp honda that i'm now running.<br />fuel efficiency alone alost doubles !<br /><br />happy hunting !