Need a 175 HP Motor

[datngrizz]

The work on my 78 20' MA is progressing. Deck, paint etc should be done in a month or so. I need a motor. I have a 1980 150 Merc and would like to buy/trade for a later model 175 Merc (I can't afford a new one). I would like to keep in the $4-5K range max. Any thoughts on where to get a rebuilt motor? Trade in my 150? etc. THX!

DaTNGrizz

[KenB]

I don't know where you are, but I have billybob's old Evinrude 225 plus NFB steering if you are interested.

[datngrizz]

I am in Lenoir City TN...but that is too much motor for my 20. Thanks anyway, I appreciate the response.

DaTNGrizz

[datngrizz]

Pretty light response...no recommendations on where to get a rebuilt or good used 175 HP motor? THX!

DaTNGrizz

[BigLew]

Hey Bud,

Easy now, easy. Slow down. Most of the members here are saltwater folks and you are at the western base of the Smokey Mountains, at least a few hundred miles from the east coast.

I did a search on Google for a 175HP outboard for you and came up with this website you might want to check out.

http://bbcboards.zeroforum.com/

It is apparently devoted to Bass Boats and may be very productive for you. I didn't register, so I can't give you a lot of info, but check it out and you might check out other similar sites.

We all love our SeaCrafts, but keep in mind they are primarily a saltwater boats because of their superior ability to handle the water conditions found on open water.

Try some of the more freshwater focused sites like the one I suggested and you might have some good luck finding that "needle in a haystack" you're looking for.

If you own a Seacraft, cherish it! It will still run in freshwater too.

Good Luck.

[BigLew]

This is a follow-up to my earlier posting.

Keep in mind that looking for 175 horsepower outboard is a bit tricky. Most of our 18 and 20 foot models use 175 horsepower as an upper limit for power options. Our 23 foot models, on the other hand, rarely run 175 horsepower-even on the lower end of engine horsepower.

If someone is running the 175 horsepower on their 18 or 20 foot boat, they're not likely to be looking to upgrade. There will be a few occasionally willing to bite the bullet and go with the newer technology such as the e-tec. The problem with that is that it just doesn't happen that often.

Further, getting involved with a used motor at distances of 200 to 300 miles or more raises more issues than simply availability. Transportation, mechanical survey, negotiation and secure payment methods all come to mind.

I also noticed your original posting was less than two weeks ago. Depending on how long you've been a member of the site, there are plenty of examples where searches for a particular piece or accessory has taken months if not years to complete.

Take a look at some of the freshwater sites and you might have more luck or at least spread a wider net for your search. Further, if you can avoid it, it would probably be better to get a motor that has lived in freshwater rather saltwater. They tend a last longer than in fresh water.

Again, good luck.

[Bigshrimpin]

I have 2 late 80's 175 2.4L chrome bore mercs or a 1993 200hp 2.5L Mariner Offshore. 175's are the exact same weight as 200's. They have slight differences in the carbs, exhaust, intake. PM me if you're interested.

Do you need a 20" or 25" shaft? I have one of each for the 175's. Also these are light motors 358lbs . . . accordiing to NADA. I believe both are 87's but I'll check the serial numbers again.

Nat's 225 is also a good engine . . . they can be built up to put out over 300hp.

http://members.cox.net/aprilhorvath/...Project300.jpg

CHeck www.screamandfly.com . . . there are plenty of guys that can hook you up with freshwater motors. BTW - My 20" engine is freshwater

Also if your 150 is a v6 . . . that's a good motor!! Those have the same crank as the early 260 merc racing motor and 5250 rods. It's pretty hard to kill those engines unless you seriously neglect it (which almost everyone does).

[Bigshrimpin]

Here's another option . . . . If you are at all mechanically inclined . . . You can pull the powerhead and lower and drop them onto an 1986+ mid-section with the newer trim and tilt setup. Also if you need ignition components stator, trigger, switchboxes . . . I have all kinds 9/16amp stuff.

[asdfhood]

There is a 1995 150 hp 2 lit Merc. on Charlestonfishing.com. Go to the web site. under Services, Classifieds, Engines for sale. I have no interest but it sounds like it may be viable. I dont know where u are located.