WTB 100-130 HP Outboard - The Hull Truth

Inhot · 11-06-2007, 07:31 AM

Looking for 100-130HP 2 stroke Outboard with controls. Under ten years old. Very good and above condition only (I'm no mechanic). 20" shaft.

Yamaha preferred, Johnson/Evinrude OK. (I have an aversion to Mercs, but it is not based on any rational thought, just a prejudice I guess).

I'm in Punta Gorda FL and will travel within a 3 hour drive to pick up.

Call, email or post here: 941 876 6995/vfrdirect@hotmail.com

Inhot · 11-08-2007, 04:46 AM

Nobody out there with a good used 90-115hp 2 stroke?

Flot · 11-08-2007, 03:05 PM

I have a fantastic used 115 4 stroke.

Inhot · 11-09-2007, 01:03 PM

I'm a little reluctant to buy a four stroke due to the extra weight. What make , model, year motor is it, hours, your price?

Flot · 11-09-2007, 02:27 PM

Inhot, don't know what your boat is, but weight is a definitely a valid concern depending on your hull.

My Suzuki 115 does weigh in at 415 lbs - compared to 360 lbs on the yamaha. Check my ad for details.

Inhot · 11-15-2007, 09:05 PM

Flot, not real comfortable with the jack plate thing yet

Flot · 11-16-2007, 07:57 AM

Inhot - understood, but do some research on that - it's not uncommon, especially when repowering, as it lets you use the more widely available 25" motors on a shallower boat.

People swear by "real" jackplates, which not only move the motor up and down, but also set it 4-6" further off the back of the transom. These brackets move the motor back all of 5/8", and has the beneficial side effect of putting the powerhead 5" higher off the water.

Inhot · 11-16-2007, 10:29 AM

My concern has to do with the steering cable.

As it was set up with the motor mounted directly on the transom the steering cable came directly out of the hole in the bulkhead of the boat into the steering bracket on the motor. It was aligned laterally and horizontally.

Placing the motor on a bracket that is both set back and raised up would cause the steering cable to have to be directed aft and up.

I'm not sure if that would be a problem or not and therein lies my concern.

sapnfish · 11-17-2007, 06:19 PM

I have two engines. 130 yamaha and 110 johnson email me jsapo@cfl.rr.com

cmmarinerecovery · 11-19-2007, 04:06 PM

still have a 97 Mercury 125 20" just rebuilt w/ 30 day warranty.......need to sell best offer, asking 2450.....bc