Thread: Need some opinion, info or anything that might help a friend of mine on boat motors

I have a 100HP 1980 'rude and it runs like a top. resurrected from an old shed cleaned it up put in new pump 1 new power pac and resealed the bottom unit also have a 1977 Johnny that I've never had a problem with 85HP

I have had Evinrude motors on my last two boats and had very good luck with them. The motor on my project boat is an '85 2 cylinder 2 cycle 50HP which runs like a clock. One thing I like about OMCs (Evinrudes & Johnsons) is the price for parts is usually less than the other brands. I think it is because OMC makes many of the parts to fit many of the models. The fuel filter for my present ob is a standard inline automotive type that can be had for $5 or so while my Mercury 9.9HP filter had to come from the Mercury dealer at over $30.

I'm a fan of Evinrude motors. Maybe I don't know enough to know any better. lol

Originally Posted by Clint

I have had Evinrude motors on my last two boats and had very good luck with them. The motor on my project boat is an '85 2 cylinder 2 cycle 50HP which runs like a clock. One thing I like about OMCs (Evinrudes & Johnsons) is the price for parts is usually less than the other brands. I think it is because OMC makes many of the parts to fit many of the models. The fuel filter for my present ob is a standard inline automotive type that can be had for $5 or so while my Mercury 9.9HP filter had to come from the Mercury dealer at over $30.

on my '77 85HP and my '80 100HP the only difference I've found is the carbs. One has regular choke and the other has electric primer

If it's a FICHT, move on. Otherwise they are good.

thanks all for the input, and for sure CatFan

Here Ya go. Bassboat central Evinrude board. Ask away and someone should be able to help You.CF

Evinrude/Johnson Motors

Originally Posted by maachuu

He is looking for (new to him boat) and running in to a lot of Evinrude motors. I have never owned a Evinrude, so I know nothing to help him with on them. What is some of the experience of the board ? Good, bad, certain models to be aware of, horsepower that not suggested to get, basically anything that you can share with me and him to help in deciding. I only have had Honda, Mercury and now Yamaha and I like all of them.

Thanks in advance for all info


maachuu aka Larry

I have an 84 model 6 hp.Great motor and cheap parts to fix.I had to replace coils but that was all.Easy fix and lots of videos to help.