What older 40-50 hp outboards have the best parts availability

[spamman450]

Hello all, i have an Avon searider 4m with a 50 horse Nissan from 92 or 93. While the engine is in good working order, i have no intentions of spending money on it when it breaks, as parts are non existent. Whatever i replace it with in the future will most likely be a used engine. What older models have the best support and parts availability?

 

[TOHATSU GURU]

Re: What older 40-50 hp outboards have the best parts availability

OMC and Mercury

 

[spamman450]

Re: What older 40-50 hp outboards have the best parts availability

Good to know. Thanks!

 

[ezmobee]

Re: What older 40-50 hp outboards have the best parts availability

Just in case you didn't know....OMC is Johnson/Evinrude.

 

[steelespike]

Re: What older 40-50 hp outboards have the best parts availability

The Nissan is a Tohatsu. Granted parts for them are probably few and far between as well.

 

[5150abf]

Re: What older 40-50 hp outboards have the best parts availability

the 80s Evinrude /Johnsons are pretty bullit proof and parts are readily available and being made by after market suppliers so the supply should be good for years to come, they are simple as a stone and easy to work on.

God willing my '81 50 will never break but I know I can get whatever part I need if it does.

 

[TOHATSU GURU]

Re: What older 40-50 hp outboards have the best parts availability

The Nissan is a Tohatsu. Granted parts for them are probably few and far between as well.

Kind of an odd thing to say given the earlier posts.