Cost of rebuild?

[GlenC]

With me just getting into purchasing a boat. And only being able to purchase a used boat. I was wondering if/when I need to rebuild the outboard what the cost would be? I know to buy a new one the price is crazy. Is it really costly to rebuild these outboards?

Glen

[ceb]

It really depends on the size, year, and brand. Older 2-stroke motors can be worked on easily, because there's not much to them. But, big and newer motors have more components. I'm not scared to take my little 15hp Nissan outboard down to the last bolt, but I'd take a bigger or newer outboard straight to a mechanic. My 2 cents. CEB -

[GlenC]

It really depends on the size, year, and brand. Older 2-stroke motors can be worked on easily, because there's not much to them. But, big and newer motors have more components. I'm not scared to take my little 15hp Nissan outboard down to the last bolt, but I'd take a bigger or newer outboard straight to a mechanic. My 2 cents. CEB -

Thanks Ceb. The motor I am looking at is a mid 80s 50 hp Johnson. It supposed to have been rebuilt 3 yrs ago. Haven't heard it run yet (doing that Sunday) but im told the guys is honest and can be trusted.

[Barnacle Bill]

Thanks Ceb. The motor I am looking at is a mid 80s 50 hp Johnson. It supposed to have been rebuilt 3 yrs ago. Haven't heard it run yet (doing that Sunday) but im told the guys is honest and can be trusted.

At least do a compression check on it first. That will tell you a lot.

[mudwitch]

hey Glenn.if the motor was rebuilt 3 years ago(done by a GOOD Marine mechanic,)i would not worry about it as far as wearing out.Most 2 stroke wear is caused by improper fuel mix or a 16 year old kid running the lower unit to high out of the water causing it to over heat and locking up.I am still running a hand me down Scott from the 50's that has never been down.I got a 84 Johnson 35 that is on the water all summer and has never been apart.I feel that most of the time someone mixes the fuel lean and smokes the thing.Same for chainsaws. Always mix your own fuel, Never let someone help.I dont trust these newer oil injection systems, I still mix my own fuel.I would ask why it was rebuilt. Done a 140 4v Rude and th oil inj failed.Smoked the crank and the rods. Dealer said 6000$....NOT.I searched out used parts and had it back up for 2000$

[2fshmore]

Glen i don,t beleive i would rebuild it. I have an 85 Johnson 50hp and the guy that had it before me busted the piston and block. I went to the local dealer and purchased a powerhead for about 600.00 and installed it myself. If you know anything about mechanics you can do this,also bought a manual to help go by THe only thing i didn,t do was set the timing i took it to the dealer so as not to void the warranty. Lots Of Luck

[heycods]

A Fine motor.

[stumpbumpers]

Definately check the compression. If it is good...OK, but if not I wouldn't worry with it. There is to many similar motors out there. If your patient you'll get the right one. I've delt with the ones that can be trusted and ignorantly bought a powerhead without checking compression. It sounded good to me and he said it was fine and would run like a champ. Then I took it to another mechanic to set the timing, after I did all the disasemble and reasemble, and he did the compression check... ...It was BLOWN. Almost had to fight two burly macanics, but I weren't leav'n without my money back. I got it back and hired the other guy to rebuild my original powerhead.