So I just got called by the Johnson/Evinrude dealer where I have my boat for a motor tune up on a boat I just bought a couple of months ago. They did a compression test and one of the cylinders was only 35psi. Upon inspection the rings had broken and trashed up the inside of the cylinder. Apparently they've already been rebored. The mechanic also said it's a bit of a mix-together setup because the motor mount nameplate says 90hp but he said it's at least a 115, likely 140hp powerhead. The guy who sold it to me said it was a 140, but didn't seem too knowledgeable so I brushed it off. I was also a complete newbie so didn't take the proper pre-boat buying precautions either so bad to me. I accept that. What floored me was the quote to repair. Way beyond what the motor's worth. It's an early 80's from what I can tell, but who knows now? Boat's in ok condition, I was going to redo the transom if the motor checked out but now don't think I could give it away...
ugh...just ranting...
and yeah, I know what I should have looked for now, after 2 solid months of reading Iboats, just didn't expect this news, I even had it out a couple of times and it appeared to run awesome, just a little trouble idling...
anyways...back to work...ugh...
ugh...just ranting...
and yeah, I know what I should have looked for now, after 2 solid months of reading Iboats, just didn't expect this news, I even had it out a couple of times and it appeared to run awesome, just a little trouble idling...
anyways...back to work...ugh...
