1985 23 sceptre with 2000 Evinrude 150's

[bgreene]

OMC year 2000........no sir I believe you'd want to avoid those motors.

Wasn't till Bombardier took over ......2002,03,04 ok.....then the new model Etec in 2005.
Parts prior to 2005 may be harder to find.

I had a 2004 200 and it was a fine motor....so believe I'm reasonably qualified to comment.
Now running 2005 200 HO Etec and its a winner. Evinrude seems to have gotten it right from the 1st year out......starts instantly, idles smooth immediately as if already warm, and performs great.

Etec G2.......from what I read, even better.....and at least 15 % better fuel economy again.