Would you trade 82 Merc 80 for 86 Mariner 90?

[stevets]

My first post on iboats happens to coincide with the purchase of my first boat!

I just bought a 1982 Glastron ssv-151 with an 80 horse, 4 cylinder mercury outboard. The test run yielded 5500 rpm's and 37 mph on old gas. The motor popped right off, idled great and, except for a weak stream on the coolant spout, ran great. Down side is having to mix gas.

I have an opportunity to trade this motor for an 86 Mariner 90 hp with the oil injection mounted under the motor cowling. This motor runs great but has a stall out of the hole.The boat is rated 90 horse maximum.

All else being equal would you make this trade even up? Why or why not?

 

[teelmc]

Re: Would you trade 82 Merc 80 for 86 Mariner 90?

I just bought the same boat a few weeks back. Do you have any pics? I am currently having problems with the motor powering under a load.

Chad

 

[199675hpforce]

Re: Would you trade 82 Merc 80 for 86 Mariner 90?

Your problem is most likely fuel pressure no fuel sputter out. Also reproping lower may help.

 

[stevets]

Re: Would you trade 82 Merc 80 for 86 Mariner 90?

Sorry Chad - no pics.............yet!