warnie100 Posted March 27, 2012 Share Posted March 27, 2012 Hi folks i have purchasd a v150 natiglass open run about project boat being on a pension and very tight budget what older motor i guess it would be aroung 50/60 hp would be best to buy given the parts availability and cost is a priority thanks for any ideas : Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Aussie007 Posted March 27, 2012 Share Posted March 27, 2012 Hi folks i have purchasd a v150 natiglass open run about project boat being on a pension and very tight budget what older motor i guess it would be aroung 50/60 hp would be best to buy given the parts availability and cost is a priority thanks for any ideas : theres a lot of old mercury's and johnson/evinrudes's still around a couple of weeks ago i sold my 50hp evinrude it was a 1971 model ran great i would think for a 15 foot fibreglass boat u would want a 70hp evinrude or johnson (these are the same motors) are probably the best to buy the parts are more available just keep an eye out as the older evinrudes have a tilt and trim side mounted motor with twin rams the trim motors are no longer available the newer models have the tilt trim motor in between the clamps parts are everywhere just stay clear of the old suzuki outboards parts are bloody rare and very hard to come by Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bisso Posted March 27, 2012 Share Posted March 27, 2012 Hi folks i have purchasd a v150 natiglass open run about project boat being on a pension and very tight budget what older motor i guess it would be aroung 50/60 hp would be best to buy given the parts availability and cost is a priority thanks for any ideas : My guess is that hull is rated up tp 85hp or thereabouts. a 60 or 70 should be fine.. while i understand you have a budget, unless you like the occasonal rowing for exercise you are looking at a very tired engine if you want a cheap one. hold off, save you cash and buy the best late model you can. you will thank yourself for the patience and not having to get a tow every other day. only my thoughts as i have seen too many others skimp on the motor which importantly is the thing that gets you from A to B....best of luck with the search. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Catchin Jack Posted March 27, 2012 Share Posted March 27, 2012 Give Craig at Huett Marine a call, he may be able to help you out mate. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
warnie100 Posted March 27, 2012 Author Share Posted March 27, 2012 thanks guys all good advice i will give craig a call and see what he,s got and yep sounds good about the johnson/evinrude coments thanks again for all advice Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Juggs Posted March 27, 2012 Share Posted March 27, 2012 I have a 96 model 70hp johnson Electric choke and modern guages with alarms etc I'd be lucky to get 2500-3000 for it if I sold it Just food for thought Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dunc333 Posted March 28, 2012 Share Posted March 28, 2012 let us know what you end up with and good luck Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
warnie100 Posted March 28, 2012 Author Share Posted March 28, 2012 will do and will post progress pics as we go thanks to all Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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