Weight of motor

[baldy1]

I had a 1966 100 horsepower Mercury on my boat. I am now getting around to replacing it, and want to make sure the motor I get is about the same weight or less. I am more concerned about weight more then horsepower. But I do not remember how much that old Merc weighed. Nor can I find any info on the internet. I'm thinking it was around 350 pounds. Does that sound about right? I have a 17 foot Glasspar. Anyone have an idea?
Thank you,
Baldy

 

[idonthaveaname]

Re: Weight of motor

A SWAG says about 225# to 265#. I can't imagine it being more than that. Just remember when you're looking, newer motors weigh more...sometimes a lot more. Can you tip it up on a bath scale? Just a thought. I also found this:

Restored Mercury 1000 Outboard Engine fully crated

Description: Restored 100hp Mercury outboard Motor

Length: 6 ft 7 in.
Width: 3 ft 3 in.
Height: 3 ft 3 in.
Weight: 331 lbs

I am thinking it includes the weight of the crate, etc.

Hope this helps.

 

[baldy1]

Re: Weight of motor

It helps a lot. Thanks for the reply. I had a 4 and a 8 in my thoughts and was thinking it was 348lbs. I don't have the motor anymore, but the bathroom scale is a good idea. My boat has two built in 10 gallon fuel tanks in the back with jumper seats on top of them,along with my kicker motor, that is one reason I am also a little concerned or worried about weight. I was looking at a 1998 70 horse 4 stroke Johnson which I found out weighs in around 328 lbs. And a 1994 2 stroke oil injected 85 horse suzuki which comes in around 270 lbs. I think I know why I was hoping the old merc weighed 350. Thanks again for your reply.