What Can You Tell Me about 1975 50HP Evinrude?

[turtle1173]

Hi all,<br /><br /> I went over to a local marine shop yesterday because I heard he was fair and easy to deal with. Anyway, he had a 1975 50HP Evinrude sitting out in his shop for sale. He was asking between $550-$600 for the motor and controls. He said that a guy had it on his pontoon boat and wanted a bigger motor but that there was nothing wrong with the motor.<br /><br /> What can you tell me good/bad about this motor? Also, how is the price?<br /><br />Shane

 

[JB]

Re: What Can You Tell Me about 1975 50HP Evinrude?

It was an excellent engine when new, Turtle, one of the best designs ever, but that was nearly 30 years ago.<br /><br />If it has had good care it probably still is a good engine. If it has been neglected and abused you might need to spend some bux on it soon.<br /><br />Decent price for a good one.<br /><br />Good luck.

 

[tad7777]

Re: What Can You Tell Me about 1975 50HP Evinrude?

i have a 1970 40 h.p. evinrude,i am happy with it,, it starts & runs always, & i use it often, i have had carb problems, i would ask to hear it run, at low idle & at higher rpm's,,if it sounds good, chances are it will run for a long time,, most boat motors dont get used alot they spend alot of time setting,if it runs good it is worth it,,tad

 

[OBJ]

Re: What Can You Tell Me about 1975 50HP Evinrude?

Hi Turtle....maybe the dealer would give ya' some compression numbers, maybe a check of the ignition sys and a run to check out the engine temp and pump. May be a worthwhile pickup. As JB said, these were great engines.