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After years of faithful service, my engine has given it up. Wondering what people are running on their 18's? Current setup is a 100 HP Mariner, would like to move it up to at least a 115, maybe a 150? All input appreciated.
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I have a '78 SF18 and it's got a '98 Ocean Pro (evinrude) 150 on it. It's a very sweet combination.
The great aspect of the 150 and 175 V6's were that they were the Eagle Series motors. They were 60* V instead of 90*, and were listed at about 360# dry weight, some 75# less than the 90* V, 200 and 225 HP motors. They were designed to be considerably lighter than the regular V6's. The 60 degree block is smaller and more compact which yields the bulk of the weight savings, but even the bottom pan of the cover is composite as opposed to cast aluminum.
If you can find one at a good price, it'd be a great way to go.
Darlene