Evinrude 112 SPL

chevysam41

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Hello,
I am Going today to look at a boat with what I think is either a 96 or 97 (based on the hood decal) evinrude 112 Spl. I was wondering what kind of reputation these motors have as I don't see a whole lot of general info.

Guy selling the motor said that they blew a piston on the water and had the motor rebuilt in 2015. I do not know to what extent or if it was done by a dealer, but he has the receipt so I'll find out. Motor has been cranked once since it was rebuilt in 2015 and stored outside on the boat under a shed.

I plan to check the compression and maybe LU pressure if he is ok with it. This will be the first boat I've bought, and not built. Whatever i end up with, is it standard to ask to see it on the water before purchase? I've see motors run ok on muffs but pig out in the water.
 

ondarvr

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Good solid motors, but it seams like they all break rings, it should run well for a long time after a rebuild though.

​The design and technology is very old, other brands from the same years are decades newer in design.
 

racerone

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Originally the " special " models were offered without oil injection and no power trim / tilt.-----At a more attractive price.--------As stated a simple / easy to maintain motor.------Do that compression test.-----And a water test as well.----Post pictures of motor and that receipt.
 

chevysam41

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Well I went out yesterday and forgot my compression tester 😑.

I took a look at it anyways. Boat and motor seem to be ok, conditionally, (besides being covered in dust and pollen). Didn't do a water test but if we decide to go for it I will definitely ask for one.

I've attached a few pics. Owner is asking $7,300, which, from the nada guide seems a bit high. What do you guys think? Can't remember year of the boat but I don't think they made the stratos 1900 sportsman before 1994.

Edit: need to figure out how to upload pics
 
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