years and outboards to avoid?

[thehermit]

You know how on the forums some really like the old evinrude motors, I know I still like mine. In short are there bad years for outboards? Also again in short was 1994 a good vintage for the mercury???? <br /><br />Please post your VINTAGE and what you like about it.<br />The Hermit

 

[roscoe]

Re: years and outboards to avoid?

'95 force 70hp, easy to work on, haven't had to yet, it was cheap-no one wanted it<br />'85 johnson 15hp never stops - unless you flood it<br /><br />i wouldn't buy a pre '94 force or a motor from a company that is out of business.<br /><br />Won't buy an omc ficht motor.<br />Probably wouldn't buy a 2+2 motor either<br />But thats just me.

 

[thehermit]

Re: years and outboards to avoid?

What about the 2000 Johnson OIS motor? Is that carburated or what? Is that a bombodier (sp?) motor?

 

[JB]

Re: years and outboards to avoid?

1947 Sea King 1.5.<br /><br />Good engine for a single cylinder. I like it being water cooled because it is quieter. Trolls a canoe or small pram very well.<br /><br />Don't know about reliability or longevity yet. If it ever breaks I'll let you know.