Great job great video I am a big fan of two-stroke motors I live in Miami spend all my time in the Bahamas I live on a sailboat and I have a 9.9 Yamaha two-stroke on my dinghy the best engine ever I just did a major overhaul I would plan to keep this engine for life it starts up all the time never never gave me an problem
I own nine Evinrude 2-stroke outboard motors from 1954 to 1958. They have been completely restored to factory fresh condition, and I cherish each motor. They’ll run for another 70 years as long as they are properly maintained.
@OutboardDad Hello ! Yes I do some maintenance. Last Year, Around summer time, I had Replaced the TIlt-n-Trim motor, Spark plugs and the Water Pump Impeller.
A company out in California sells a two piece stainless steel shift shaft for the older Mercury and Yamaha Outboards. Used it on my 1989 200 Yamaha. All I had to do is remove the bottom carb for easy access. Cut the shift shaft between the steering arm and pan. Pulled that section out, disassembled and removed the assembly In the pan and removed. Put the upper section of the replacement shift shaft there, pushed the lower section up. Installed the pin they supplied and we were good to go. Been at least 10 years since and no issues. Shiftshaftinc I believe it came from.
I run a 2008 150 Mercury Optimax DFI on a 23ft Wellcraft walk around. WOT around 35 mph, cruise around 28 mph. Love it. It runs strong, very reliable. Always professionally maintained. If you do the regular maintenance they will last a long time.
2 stroke-s simple, light, powerful, affordable, reliable, durable, value for money, and over time the emissions and noise came down significantly and efficiency improved. Still the top of my list.
I own a boat rental company, currently own 3 Carb 2.6L Yamaha 200's & 2 carb Vx250's 3.1L . All bulletproof, great torque and very reliable. I did own a 2007 etec 225 and it was the biggest POS ever. 5 Inyectors went out in a year and a half of use, oil pump went out, lower unit gears also went out. I also owned a newer BRP built Carb 175 (based on the intruder) from 2004 and also had lower unit issues & blew up within 4 months of use. Very minimal issues with the Yamaha outboards, rock solid and very reliable. Every single one is used atleast twice per week under heavy loads.
@@stoutlawsnopreptalk Great they get used so often, this is great info and thanks for sharing. It still amazes me that so many people live the etec motors I wonder what they do to keep them running. Do you do all the maintenance?
Yes I do all the regular maintenance, as far as repairs it's done by a Yamaha tech in my city (lower unit seals change, and minor stuff since Yamaha's haven't given me significant problems). Back in the evinrude days it was done by a local service shop. We have really bad fuel quality here and all Fuel injected engines struggle with that (specially 4 strokes). Carburated is the way to go
@ 1988 Evinrude 88SPL. Sitting for 25 years. Restoring hull now, compression testing coming up. Will proceed from there, your guides are showing me that it is within my capabilities. Either get that one going or repower with another used motor. I am the original owner. Life got in the middle of my boating experience. Retirement has provided the time, interest, and funds to for the boat project.
i had a 1975 Johnson 70 [3 cylinder] on a ski boat . We never switched that motor off . When I sold that motor back to OMC it had over 2,700 hours on the clock . OMC couldn’t believe it. No engine work except new plugs and filters. That motor was indestructible . The ignition system was lethal if you are standing in water and changing a plug and some turns the motor over. We went through 4 stainless props . No premix those days . measure the oil and a dash more, then top up the fuel in the tank. Many times i sang “smoke over the water” after an early morning start .
@ I had to sign a swore statement that the engine hour meter wasn’t altered and the hours were correct. The dealer had changed the dog clutch about 3 times and it was a rep that was visiting the dealer when he became aware of the engine . The motor was just over 4 years old . always in fresh water. OMC did compression checks and then offered me $1600 . I paid $1900 when I originally purchased it new . I then purchased a Johnson V4 115 hp. That motor gave me grief . when they painted the block they got paint inside the components which then peeled off and blocked all sorts of holes. The dealer was most unhelpful . would not honour warranty. I fixed it my self by stripping the engine completely down and cleaning it. I sold the boat and engine at 350 hours . OMC did an add campaign on the enduring aspects of their engines using the 70 hp as an example .
Plus my folks had a narrow red band 6 cylinder merc. I think it was 100hp or 115 hp. WOT it sounded like an aircraft spitfire at full throttle . The Merc loved heaps of fuel and blue heaps of smoke .
When you do a 50hp and under, add the 1984 25hp Mariner (stamped Yamaha on the motor). I got 32 yrs use (70% freshwater and 30% saltwater) and I wish I could find another. Awesome and reliable outboard. I still have the 1984 14ft Grumman Alum V hull that it pushed. Together it was a great fishing machine!
@@OutboardDad yes sir, vro conversion, mix oil with gas. Have gas filter inline before motor. Change this canister filter every spring. Very few issues so far.
Mid 80's Yamaha 25HP. They had one flaw and that was easily fixed. If they were used in saltwater and flushed regularly they would still occasionally seize the driveshaft into the guide sleeve and the engine could not be turned over. The first time it happened to mine I pulled the head convinced I had somehow overheated it and seized a piston. Nope the shaft was corroded in the powerhead guide sleeve. Pull it apart, slight coercion was needed, and clean and grease the shaft and guide sleeve.
Just took the ol' 2 smoker Evinrude V4 Crossflow out today 14 miles offshore in the Sea of Cortez and caught a 39 lb Grouper. Cruised 30-32mph and getting GREAT fuel mileage on my 18 SeaSwirl CC.
I have an old Evinrude 1989 225 looper. Someday I hope to use it again. Pushing my 24 ft Hydrasports cuddy can feel like a muscle car getting on the highway. I will likely have Tim Hogan of the Outboard Exchange in Waterford CT go through it. Since you are in nearby NJ, you 2 should get together.
@@davidnelson7147 Makes sense thanks. I started with an 18 hydra sports 1980 with 1979 Johnson 85 and ran that boat for 22 yrs .until I mixed wrong and lost power. Sometimes you win, sometimes you learn
I had the 1993 Evinrude 150 from 1993 to 2017 on my 1981 Mako 20 and put 3,600 hours on it with minimal issues. In 2017 it was time to replace and went with a brand new Etec 150.
@ I only used Evinrude oil. XD50, I did the basic maintenance at the Evinrude dealership that installed the motor, they also installed my new motor in 2017. It was used in mostly salt water in the San Francisco Bay and during salmon season I went out the Golden Gate into the Pacific Ocean but after every use I did a good flushing.
Running my 2 Stroke 1987 Mercury Classic 50 (45hp) on my 1987 Whaler 15 Super Sport in both bracish and salt water. Occasional tune up and impeller replacement and thats it. Boat and motor survived hurricane Ian, just needed a good cleaning and running great.
The motor came with an auto blend system. It was the only weak link with the motor. I remove set up and mix gas and oil myself. I do my own maintenance, simple, except on occasion it can be difficult to drop the lower unit for and impeller change due to salt regardless of how well I grease the splines. My solution is drop the foot one a year grease the splines. I also check the impeller at the same time..
@@MarkHough-lw6kb Love those motors! Start with a compression test. If all cylinders are even then check lower unit oil and power trim. Make sure you use manufacturer oil and not cheap Walmart or west marine oil. Have you already run it? Has it run well?
@@OutboardDad its the one i have now runs good i use valvoline oil i check comp often 118 left bank 120 right cold we go out 5 times a year i have own it since 1996i its on a skeeter 17' f/s thanks for the reply watch you all the time
@@kishidabu The title is Avoid Mistakes When Buying Used Outboard. If you have trouble finding it send me and email and I will email you the link keith@outboarddad.com
@OutboardDad yea, i maintain my own. I got lucky, motor came with tec book. Replaced lower unit, water jacket gaskets, rebuilt all 6 carbs, all new reeds. Runs about 7425 rpm ( red line at 7500) i also did a bunch of other stuff to the boat, rod holders I welded, added a windlass, bait table. A four stroke 250 would be great to run on this boat. Save alot in fuel and run time, but it's about time for this 1 to go, kids are grown and I have trouble launching and loading it with my bad shoulders
Iron horse 6hp evinrude/Johnson. 9.9-15hp evinrude/Johnson 20-35hp evinrude/Johnson 40-60hp Johnson/evinrude 45-50hp 4cyl mercury all 3cyl Mercury,carbureted V6 Mercury 150-200-225. OMC Crossflow V4 85-140hp, 150-250hp looper v6. All great engines. Some really good Suzuki stuff 115-140 two strokes, v6 as well. For the haters Chrysler and force 10-15, 35-50, 85 and 120hp.
@@OutboardDad dealing with corrosion early rather than letting it slide. The previous owner did not take good care of the motor and so a lot of time was spent undoing neglect. Like the lower unit was stuck because of galvanic corrosion on the bolts, it took a lot of patience and razor blades to gently little by little get the unit off, then I made sure bolts were lubricated before putting it back, it also had some funny cracking on the leading edge above the pitot tube which wasn't working. Long story short is that salt water had gotten stuck between the pitot tube and the top nipple so that internal corrosion in that tube was calving off sections of the leading edge. I had to clean out all of the corrosion, seal off the pitot tube, then use pbweld to fix the holes. Salt is definitely my biggest enemy and I am still fixing corrosion issues.
Misspelled E-Tec, sorry. Purchased it used in 2017 I’ve changed the impeller twice the lower gear oil twice, spark, plugs, and wires, thermostat, and thermostat cover, and I always flush it with a salt away solution. I am currently using the Evinrude synthetic two-stroke oil, what the previous owner was using. I had the diagnostics run at a local dealer when I got it and it had 580 hours. I did change the starter to the high torque version because it would not start in extreme cold temperatures
What is the difference between the #9 Merc and the #2 Merc you mention? I think you are repeating yourself. Also, didn't the famous 2.5s start in the early 90's not the 80's?
@@craigmcafee4714 Fuel Fuel Fuel! Anytime it sits for a few weeks or over the winter the phase separation will cause corrosion in the fuel system and could lean out a cylinder. Of course water pump and thermostats as well as poppet valve and run salt away if in salt water.
@ OK , yes I am for real, funny though your comments. The reason I say that is there are people who love them and are very adamant about their reliability.
Still running my 1988 mercury 90hp tower of power the last 13 + years replaced one coil havent touched anything else besides water pumps its beren a excellant motor you just aint gonna pass many gas stations lol i fish about everyweekend to
Out those 10 give me the 2008+ Etec. From my years of research they seem to break down less then the Pro XS. The Pro XS has problems with compressors and fuel rails. If I had to pick an outboard that will last a life time with minimal issues it would be a 2 stroke with a single carb. Probably pick a mid 80's 25 hp Johnson/Evinrude. Mercury and Yamaha's of that vintage are good as well but you can't beat OMC for simplicity and parts availability.
@@OutboardDad More of an enthusiast but I have a boat load of outboards and a half dozen boats. When I went to replace the blown 225 HP Yamaha HPDI on my bass boat I done a lot of online research. Found out Mercury's and Yamaha's are not as bullet proof like so many claim (maybe they are now). I ended up buying a 225 hp Evinrude G2. I have well over 400 hours on it and have only had to replace the VST and the power trim. Both were replaced under warranty which I still have a couple years left. I don't know if I should have went with something else or not but that motor smokes em all because the low end torque is unreal. Leaves all others in the dust. Top end is the same but i'm already ahead. Now it so happens I don't care about speed and just putt around. We will see how long this turd lasts. It isn't worth anything anymore so i'm just going to run it until something catastrophic happens.
@ Makes sense, it’s amazing how the G2 can be loved and hated. I guess if I had a bad experience I would feel differently but I also wonder how well maintained these are. Thanks for your Comments!
Those were all pretty big engines. Some of the smaller 2 strokes were also very good engines. There is probably still millions of old 50hp 2 stroke mercs running on the northern lakes across the country. I run a 1987 88hp evinrude 2 stroke v4 crossflow. Always runs great, easy to maintain, still find parts available. Best engine I have ever had. I just love the smell of a 2 stroke early in the morning!
@@rok7980 LOL you stole my line! Haha , my first outboard was a 1979 Johnson 85 cross flow, ran that boat for 22 years and sold it. Simple, basic, runs strong and reliable. Do you do your own maintenance?
I do most of the maintenance including waterpump, fuel pump, t-stats, spark plugs, clean water passages, etc. I do not own the tools for some things, so I took it in for new LU seals and any carb maintenance.
@@OutboardDad I have a 2006 model, had it already for 15 years. Its an automix model, still working as new. Fuel pump membrane is the only part i have changed + a few impellers and spark plugs. Will never sell it, will probably outlast me :)
@@OutboardDad Yes I do. It mainly lives on a trailer so not much corrosion so far, and flushing with fresh water after each use. Must admit, have not opened the thermostat so far, now when You say, might be good to do so, its been a long time ! Under the hood its still like new, use fogging oil on the outside also during wintering procedures, seams to work fine.
@@joeordinary209 Nice! Yes good idea to replace the thermostat. May want to get the motor up to running temp before loosening those bolts. Less chance of breaking them. Let me know ow if I can help
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Great job great video I am a big fan of two-stroke motors I live in Miami spend all my time in the Bahamas I live on a sailboat and I have a 9.9 Yamaha two-stroke on my dinghy the best engine ever I just did a major overhaul I would plan to keep this engine for life it starts up all the time never never gave me an problem
@@manuelZafra-u7q Awesome! I love those small 2 strokes, will have to do a video on them. What did you do to your motor for your overhaul?
@OutboardD I bought a brand new carburetor piston kit new heads gasket brand new water pump impeller and a brand new propeller very happy
@@manuelZafra-u7q Sweet! Hope it runs forever!
I own nine Evinrude 2-stroke outboard motors from 1954 to 1958. They have been completely restored to factory fresh condition, and I cherish each motor. They’ll run for another 70 years as long as they are properly maintained.
@@jerrypavelka6949 Jerry that’s Awesome! Can you share some pictures? Keith@outboarddad.com
@@OutboardDad Yes, I can do that.
@@jerrypavelka6949 Sweet! I will try to use in an upcoming video
I run a 1990 Evinrude XP 200 V-6 2-Stroke. It's on a 1991 Stratos 201 Pro with Dual Console. Runs Great !
@@johnelsonjr.6008 Sweet! Do you do your own maintenance?
@OutboardDad Hello ! Yes I do some maintenance. Last Year, Around summer time, I had Replaced the TIlt-n-Trim motor, Spark plugs and the Water Pump Impeller.
@ Nice, please let me know if there is anything I can help with or you might want to see in an upcoming video
A company out in California sells a two piece stainless steel shift shaft for the older Mercury and Yamaha Outboards. Used it on my 1989 200 Yamaha. All I had to do is remove the bottom carb for easy access. Cut the shift shaft between the steering arm and pan. Pulled that section out, disassembled and removed the assembly In the pan and removed. Put the upper section of the replacement shift shaft there, pushed the lower section up. Installed the pin they supplied and we were good to go. Been at least 10 years since and no issues. Shiftshaftinc I believe it came from.
@@SemperParatus1234 Wow have not heard of that, the shift shafts I have seen corroded down at the water line
I run a 2008 150 Mercury Optimax DFI on a 23ft Wellcraft walk around. WOT around 35 mph, cruise around 28 mph. Love it. It runs strong, very reliable. Always professionally maintained. If you do the regular maintenance they will last a long time.
@@davidandrews6831 I agree David, I had a 1986 sportsman walk around that I replaced stringers and transom. Had twin 1991 Yamaha 115’s.
2 stroke-s simple, light, powerful, affordable, reliable, durable, value for money, and over time the emissions and noise came down significantly and efficiency improved. Still the top of my list.
@@waterbourne9282 I agree, what motor do you have?
90 Etec
@@stevel1451 Sweet! Do you do your own maintenance? Any tricks to keep them running?
I own a boat rental company, currently own 3 Carb 2.6L Yamaha 200's & 2 carb Vx250's 3.1L . All bulletproof, great torque and very reliable. I did own a 2007 etec 225 and it was the biggest POS ever. 5 Inyectors went out in a year and a half of use, oil pump went out, lower unit gears also went out. I also owned a newer BRP built Carb 175 (based on the intruder) from 2004 and also had lower unit issues & blew up within 4 months of use.
Very minimal issues with the Yamaha outboards, rock solid and very reliable. Every single one is used atleast twice per week under heavy loads.
@@stoutlawsnopreptalk Great they get used so often, this is great info and thanks for sharing. It still amazes me that so many people live the etec motors I wonder what they do to keep them running. Do you do all the maintenance?
Yes I do all the regular maintenance, as far as repairs it's done by a Yamaha tech in my city (lower unit seals change, and minor stuff since Yamaha's haven't given me significant problems). Back in the evinrude days it was done by a local service shop. We have really bad fuel quality here and all Fuel injected engines struggle with that (specially 4 strokes). Carburated is the way to go
@ Interesting, what are the fuel issues? What area do you live?
@@OutboardDad Venezuela, we have really low octane (sometimes as low as 80) and usually very dirty fuel
@ That sucks, I guess you are always chasing fuel issues. Do you add extra or better filters?
Love that video. Love all your videos.
@@MikeSampson-h9l Thank you Mike! What motor are you running on your boat?
@OutboardDad a 1988 Johnson gt 100 2 stroke
Thanks for your great content.
@@calvinallen4103 Your very welcome Calvin, what motor are you running?
@ 1988 Evinrude 88SPL. Sitting for 25 years. Restoring hull now, compression testing coming up. Will proceed from there, your guides are showing me that it is within my capabilities. Either get that one going or repower with another used motor. I am the original owner. Life got in the middle of my boating experience. Retirement has provided the time, interest, and funds to for the boat project.
@ Sweet! Let me k is what your compression is and if I can help
@@OutboardDad thanks will do
i had a 1975 Johnson 70 [3 cylinder] on a ski boat . We never switched that motor off . When I sold that motor back to OMC it had over 2,700 hours on the clock . OMC couldn’t believe it. No engine work except new plugs and filters. That motor was indestructible . The ignition system was lethal if you are standing in water and changing a plug and some turns the motor over. We went through 4 stainless props . No premix those days . measure the oil and a dash more, then top up the fuel in the tank. Many times i sang “smoke over the water” after an early morning start .
@@davidnelson4707 Nothing like the smell of a 2 stroke in the morning! You sold it back to OMC?
@ I had to sign a swore statement that the engine hour meter wasn’t altered and the hours were correct. The dealer had changed the dog clutch about 3 times and it was a rep that was visiting the dealer when he became aware of the engine . The motor was just over 4 years old . always in fresh water. OMC did compression checks and then offered me $1600 . I paid $1900 when I originally purchased it new . I then purchased a Johnson V4 115 hp. That motor gave me grief . when they painted the block they got paint inside the components which then peeled off and blocked all sorts of holes. The dealer was most unhelpful . would not honour warranty. I fixed it my self by stripping the engine completely down and cleaning it. I sold the boat and engine at 350 hours . OMC did an add campaign on the enduring aspects of their engines using the 70 hp as an example .
Plus my folks had a narrow red band 6 cylinder merc. I think it was 100hp or 115 hp. WOT it sounded like an aircraft spitfire at full throttle . The Merc loved heaps of fuel and blue heaps of smoke .
@@davidnelson4707 Wow great stories! Are you still boating? What are you running now?
When you do a 50hp and under, add the 1984 25hp Mariner (stamped Yamaha on the motor). I got 32 yrs use (70% freshwater and 30% saltwater) and I wish I could find another. Awesome and reliable outboard. I still have the 1984 14ft Grumman Alum V hull that it pushed. Together it was a great fishing machine!
@@sdjohn53 Ok, feel free to remind me. What happened to yours?
Hear ya. Dad bought an '82 Ranger with a 50 hp Mariner that still runs like new
@@danmanthe9335 Love it! Send me some pictures
Thanks for this Keith, interesting top ten. Jim from Scotland
@@Jimmyfisher121 Hey Jim! Keep in touch buddy! If all goes well and I plan a trip to Scotland I will look you up!
@@OutboardDad Look forward to it Keith.
Oh heck, my beloved motor didn’t make the list. I ha a 92 Evinrude 150 Intruder. I love it. Was hoping it made the list!
@ I’m glad yours is running well. Many of those had issues but I believe if you take good care of them they last. Do you do your own maintenance?
@@OutboardDad yes sir, vro conversion, mix oil with gas. Have gas filter inline before motor. Change this canister filter every spring. Very few issues so far.
Mid 80's Yamaha 25HP. They had one flaw and that was easily fixed. If they were used in saltwater and flushed regularly they would still occasionally seize the driveshaft into the guide sleeve and the engine could not be turned over. The first time it happened to mine I pulled the head convinced I had somehow overheated it and seized a piston. Nope the shaft was corroded in the powerhead guide sleeve. Pull it apart, slight coercion was needed, and clean and grease the shaft and guide sleeve.
@@randallbergen7065 Yeah, not sure why Yamaha felt the need to use those, no other manufacturer had that on as many motors.
1989 115hp tower of power runs like a swiss watch with lots of power!!
@@Scott-k4p Sweet! Do you do your own maintenance? Fresh or salt water?
Fresh water....it's a jet pump engine on a alumaweld sled. Yes I do all the maintenance. It has 400 hrs on the clock @@OutboardDad
@ Sweet! Smart move, thank you for your comments
Just took the ol' 2 smoker Evinrude V4 Crossflow out today 14 miles offshore in the Sea of Cortez and caught a 39 lb Grouper. Cruised 30-32mph and getting GREAT fuel mileage on my 18 SeaSwirl CC.
@@MexicoPescadoro Sweet! Can you send some pictures? Keith@outboarddad.com
@@OutboardDad Of the fish or the FrankenRude? Haha Yes, how do I do it?
@@MexicoPescadoro just email to me
I have an old Evinrude 1989 225 looper. Someday I hope to use it again. Pushing my 24 ft Hydrasports cuddy can feel like a muscle car getting on the highway. I will likely have Tim Hogan of the Outboard Exchange in Waterford CT go through it. Since you are in nearby NJ, you 2 should get together.
@@davidnelson7147 Makes sense thanks. I started with an 18 hydra sports 1980 with 1979 Johnson 85 and ran that boat for 22 yrs .until I mixed wrong and lost power. Sometimes you win, sometimes you learn
I had the 1993 Evinrude 150 from 1993 to 2017 on my 1981 Mako 20 and put 3,600 hours on it with minimal issues. In 2017 it was time to replace and went with a brand new Etec 150.
@@donlonganecker5178 Can’t beat that! Was there any maintenance you did that made it last that long? Did you use Evinrude’s oil?
@ I only used Evinrude oil. XD50, I did the basic maintenance at the Evinrude dealership that installed the motor, they also installed my new motor in 2017. It was used in mostly salt water in the San Francisco Bay and during salmon season I went out the Golden Gate into the Pacific Ocean but after every use I did a good flushing.
@ Nice! Glad to hear Evinrude has kept you on the water! Appreciate your comments!
Running my 2 Stroke 1987 Mercury Classic 50 (45hp) on my 1987 Whaler 15 Super Sport in both bracish and salt water. Occasional tune up and impeller replacement and thats it. Boat and motor survived hurricane Ian, just needed a good cleaning and running great.
@@thomfoster1825 Sweet! Do you do your own maintenance? I assume that motor is pre mix oil?
The motor came with an auto blend system. It was the only weak link with the motor. I remove set up and mix gas and oil myself. I do my own maintenance, simple, except on occasion it can be difficult to drop the lower unit for and impeller change due to salt regardless of how well I grease the splines. My solution is drop the foot one a year grease the splines. I also check the impeller at the same time..
@@thomfoster1825 Good program, hope she runs for years to come my friend! Appreciate your comments and sharing with this community
Maybe you can do a top ten video of the best small 2 stroke motors of all time? 50 HP or less.
@@dentalnovember wil do keep an eye out for it
I have 92 Evinrude 150 Intruder, was hoping it made the list!
I have an 88 evinrude 90 hp what do you think of them i took oil injection off and mix myself always worried about it great video
@@MarkHough-lw6kb Love those motors! Start with a compression test. If all cylinders are even then check lower unit oil and power trim. Make sure you use manufacturer oil and not cheap Walmart or west marine oil. Have you already run it? Has it run well?
@@OutboardDad its the one i have now runs good i use valvoline oil i check comp often 118 left bank 120 right cold we go out 5 times a year i have own it since 1996i its on a skeeter 17' f/s thanks for the reply watch you all the time
My 07 Yamaha 115 2 stroke runs flawless
@@DustinKeating-yk3vq Love those motors! Do you still use the oil injection? Do you maintain yourself?
Which podcast were you on for The Boater's Podcast?
@@kishidabu The title is Avoid Mistakes When Buying Used Outboard. If you have trouble finding it send me and email and I will email you the link keith@outboarddad.com
Running a 87 merc mariner 175. Does ok pushing a deep 22ft aquasport at 40 mph at 19 pitch 3 blade aluminum prop.
@@davidbrown312 awesome, sure would be different with a four stroke. Do you do your own maintenance?
@OutboardDad yea, i maintain my own. I got lucky, motor came with tec book. Replaced lower unit, water jacket gaskets, rebuilt all 6 carbs, all new reeds. Runs about 7425 rpm ( red line at 7500) i also did a bunch of other stuff to the boat, rod holders I welded, added a windlass, bait table.
A four stroke 250 would be great to run on this boat. Save alot in fuel and run time, but it's about time for this 1 to go, kids are grown and I have trouble launching and loading it with my bad shoulders
@ Happens to all of us. Had to sell my 23 wellcraft, just too much to trailer and not having the money for the marina costs
Iron horse 6hp evinrude/Johnson. 9.9-15hp evinrude/Johnson 20-35hp evinrude/Johnson 40-60hp Johnson/evinrude 45-50hp 4cyl mercury all 3cyl Mercury,carbureted V6 Mercury 150-200-225. OMC Crossflow V4 85-140hp, 150-250hp looper v6. All great engines.
Some really good Suzuki stuff 115-140 two strokes, v6 as well. For the haters Chrysler and force 10-15, 35-50, 85 and 120hp.
@@SemperParatus1234 LOL! I will have to do a video on motors under 90 hp
I have a '88 yamaha 90 hp and a '90 Johnson 8 hp both running strong and run in the salt but they do require a lot of preventative maintenance.
@@kishidabu What is the maintenance you do that keeps them running?
@@OutboardDad dealing with corrosion early rather than letting it slide. The previous owner did not take good care of the motor and so a lot of time was spent undoing neglect. Like the lower unit was stuck because of galvanic corrosion on the bolts, it took a lot of patience and razor blades to gently little by little get the unit off, then I made sure bolts were lubricated before putting it back, it also had some funny cracking on the leading edge above the pitot tube which wasn't working. Long story short is that salt water had gotten stuck between the pitot tube and the top nipple so that internal corrosion in that tube was calving off sections of the leading edge. I had to clean out all of the corrosion, seal off the pitot tube, then use pbweld to fix the holes. Salt is definitely my biggest enemy and I am still fixing corrosion issues.
@@kishidabu Thanks for sharing, staying ahead of these like you do will get the most out of these motors.
2006 Evinrude Etech. Please let it last forever.
@@kevinjustkevin7627 Proper maintenance helps! How long have you owned it?
Misspelled E-Tec, sorry. Purchased it used in 2017 I’ve changed the impeller twice the lower gear oil twice, spark, plugs, and wires, thermostat, and thermostat cover, and I always flush it with a salt away solution. I am currently using the Evinrude synthetic two-stroke oil, what the previous owner was using. I had the diagnostics run at a local dealer when I got it and it had 580 hours. I did change the starter to the high torque version because it would not start in extreme cold temperatures
@ Smart stuff here, keep up the good work, keeping the water passages clean helps prevent EMM overheating as well.
What is the difference between the #9 Merc and the #2 Merc you mention? I think you are repeating yourself. Also, didn't the famous 2.5s start in the early 90's not the 80's?
I have the Yamaha 225 3.1 Vmax motor, 2000 model, are there any issues with this motor that I should address or look out for ? Thanks
@@craigmcafee4714 Fuel Fuel Fuel! Anytime it sits for a few weeks or over the winter the phase separation will cause corrosion in the fuel system and could lean out a cylinder. Of course water pump and thermostats as well as poppet valve and run salt away if in salt water.
How did the HDPI not make this list!
@@KennethLondon-ft9gw Many people have issues but like most it’s neglect. Very costly for repair if your not doing your own work
@OutboardDad oh man I didn't think you would reply I was just trolling I know the HPDI is a terrible platform lol
@ OK , yes I am for real, funny though your comments. The reason I say that is there are people who love them and are very adamant about their reliability.
Have 8hp and 9.9hp 2 stroke 1988 yamahas. Thousands of hours on them. Still run like new with basic maintenance.
@@goodguy7420 Great motors! Do you do all your own maintenance?
Still running my 1988 mercury 90hp tower of power the last 13 + years replaced one coil havent touched anything else besides water pumps its beren a excellant motor you just aint gonna pass many gas stations lol i fish about everyweekend to
@@CBGRTR Sweet! Do you do your own maintenance? What oil do you run?
@OutboardDad do my own maintenance and Been running cam blue blood full synthetic for sevaral years now
@ Interesting, what made you pick that oil?
Out those 10 give me the 2008+ Etec. From my years of research they seem to break down less then the Pro XS. The Pro XS has problems with compressors and fuel rails. If I had to pick an outboard that will last a life time with minimal issues it would be a 2 stroke with a single carb. Probably pick a mid 80's 25 hp Johnson/Evinrude. Mercury and Yamaha's of that vintage are good as well but you can't beat OMC for simplicity and parts availability.
@@jimrockford4309 Agreed! Just curious if you own a marine repair shop or just an enthusiast?
@@OutboardDad More of an enthusiast but I have a boat load of outboards and a half dozen boats. When I went to replace the blown 225 HP Yamaha HPDI on my bass boat I done a lot of online research. Found out Mercury's and Yamaha's are not as bullet proof like so many claim (maybe they are now). I ended up buying a 225 hp Evinrude G2. I have well over 400 hours on it and have only had to replace the VST and the power trim. Both were replaced under warranty which I still have a couple years left. I don't know if I should have went with something else or not but that motor smokes em all because the low end torque is unreal. Leaves all others in the dust. Top end is the same but i'm already ahead. Now it so happens I don't care about speed and just putt around. We will see how long this turd lasts. It isn't worth anything anymore so i'm just going to run it until something catastrophic happens.
@ Makes sense, it’s amazing how the G2 can be loved and hated. I guess if I had a bad experience I would feel differently but I also wonder how well maintained these are. Thanks for your Comments!
My dad's 94 25hp Evinrude still runs like a champ
@@DustinKeating-yk3vq Sweet! Does he do his own maintenance? Any tips and tricks?
Those were all pretty big engines. Some of the smaller 2 strokes were also very good engines. There is probably still millions of old 50hp 2 stroke mercs running on the northern lakes across the country. I run a 1987 88hp evinrude 2 stroke v4 crossflow. Always runs great, easy to maintain, still find parts available. Best engine I have ever had.
I just love the smell of a 2 stroke early in the morning!
@@rok7980 LOL you stole my line! Haha , my first outboard was a 1979 Johnson 85 cross flow, ran that boat for 22 years and sold it. Simple, basic, runs strong and reliable. Do you do your own maintenance?
I do most of the maintenance including waterpump, fuel pump, t-stats, spark plugs, clean water passages, etc. I do not own the tools for some things, so I took it in for new LU seals and any carb maintenance.
@ I have a few LU rebuild videos if you want to tackle it. But if you have a good mechanic that’s valuable
This guy is a good bargain.
@@eppsteacher Mike , tell the audience what torque specifications you use when rebuilding o ring head motors vs gasketed heads
Omc 31.8cc 20-35 hp
Glad someone admits they were clones at the very least. Not the Magic industry leader!
@@baitwaitfishing7625 Indeed, too bad no one could keep evinrude alive. What motor are you running?
My dad had a evinrude xp 150 that was a bad ass motor it was more like a 200
@@robertmoody2221 I never owned one but heard they were powerful, what are you running now?
I’m still running twin 200 optimax ,they still run strong great on fuel just have to keep them maintained
@ Indeed , check and replace this o rings on the air pumps
Yamaha 3 cyl 90hp, best ever 2 stroke!
@@joeordinary209 They were great motors and still running strong! Do you pre mix or use injection?
@@OutboardDad I have a 2006 model, had it already for 15 years. Its an automix model, still working as new. Fuel pump membrane is the only part i have changed + a few impellers and spark plugs. Will never sell it, will probably outlast me :)
@ Sweet! Do you do all your own maintenance? Have you done the thermostat?
@@OutboardDad Yes I do. It mainly lives on a trailer so not much corrosion so far, and flushing with fresh water after each use. Must admit, have not opened the thermostat so far, now when You say, might be good to do so, its been a long time ! Under the hood its still like new, use fogging oil on the outside also during wintering procedures, seams to work fine.
@@joeordinary209 Nice! Yes good idea to replace the thermostat. May want to get the motor up to running temp before loosening those bolts. Less chance of breaking them. Let me know ow if I can help
ruclips.net/video/hx5uoekccFY/видео.html i dont have a 150 or 200, but still i have a Yamaha 20A from 1978, greetings from Estonia
@@garts0000 Sounds like it runs well! Did you restore that boat and motor?
@@OutboardDad yes i do all outboard repair by myself, Yamaha 20A got a lower unit rebuild and thats all.
@ Sweet! Appreciate your comments!