OMC cobra 1986 3.0 140 hp

[mgsolakis]

I'm looking into buying a Sunray from 1986. It has a 3.0 l 140 hp Omc Cobra. I've read mixed reviews on this motor but I have not been able to find any info on fuel economy or how well it trolls at slow speed. Is this a four stroke? Any info would help. The boat is a 17' bow rider.

 

[Scott Danforth]

Nearly all I/O motors are 4-cycle motors. At least 99.999% are

The 3.0 is the base model motor for I/O. Its ok on fuel. If you want economy in a boat, get something with sails or oars.

I would stay away from any boat with OMC or Yamaha drives. OMC went out of business 20 years ago

 

[jerryjerry05]

86 as the first year for the Cobra.
​The motor is one of the best.
The drive isn't.
Buy Mercruiser or Volvo.

 

[old-outboard]

I have this exact same boat and motor and it runs great. You can still get all the parts and service for the motor, although I did put electronic ignition in last year. Fuel economy is great.

 

[Lou C]

I like Cobras but I do have 2 different shops that will still work on them. I did teach myself how to set up the shift cable a couple of years ago.