Best motor in your opinion

[mrbell83]

Hello everyone, long time no talk, anyway. Spring is here and I am currently looking at 3 motors, only problem is I can't decide the best one for me, so I was wondering what everyone thinks I should do. The motors, all are in excellent or near excellent cond. They are a 1968 18hp Evinrude, a 1975 15hp Evinrude, and a 1985 20hp Evinrude. I have a 14ft aluminum that is rated for 20hp max and the boat weighs 180lbs dry, what do you guys think? <br /><br />Thanks in advance,

 

[Chief101]

Re: Best motor in your opinion

All being in the same condition, the latest year model. It will also outperform the others by a bunch.

 

[JB]

Re: Best motor in your opinion

What Chief said, unless there is a big difference in the prices.

 

[mrbell83]

Re: Best motor in your opinion

Prices are all close, thanks for the help guys, I really appreciate it.

 

[Chinewalker]

Re: Best motor in your opinion

The old 18 hp, 22-cuber is a workhorse engine design, was built for a long time and still lots around. Great motors. Has points, coils and condensers magneto. Good design but requires occasional maintenance.<br /><br />The 15hp is also a solid design, great power to weight ratio, pretty quick on a light hull. Only about 13 cubic inches. Has a finicky low-tension magneto with the maker points.. <br /><br />The 20 is also a good design, based on the same 31.8 cui. block as the 35hp. It has a smaller carb and intake restriction to detune it. The extra cubes are a big help when lugging a boatload... Has CD Ignition. Very reliable system, low maintenance....<br /><br />- Scott

 

[cobra 3.0]

Re: Best motor in your opinion

Yup. The 1985 20hp by far.