[rgrteak]

My motor just quit, got tired and doesn't have anymore heart. Would like some help to where would be a good place to start on getting a 135-150hp motor probably 2000 or newer. HELP!

[JB]

Start right here, rgrteak. http://www.boatmotors.com/rebuilt_outboard_motors/ Moving to General OutboardGood luck.

[bossee]

135-150hp motor probably 2000 or newer---------Hi,If You are looking for a second hand 4-stroke I think You should look closer at Suzuki DF140 since it came on the market 2002 and perhaps You can find that outboard second hand now. It is a very good outboard.Also Honda BF 130 second hand could be an alternative but it is very heavy so it may be a problem depending what boat You have, I think it came on the market 1998.135-150 hp 2-strokes second hand 2000 and newer - You should have many to choose from...For example Yamaha regular 2-stroke 150 hp, HPDI 150 hp, V-max 150 hp HPDI, Mercury has some in that year-range and hp-range 2-stroke also You probably can find second hand, Evinrude also.If You want new 135-150 hp outboard You have plenty of outboards to consider:- Yamaha F150 (4-stroke)- Yamaha ordinary 150 hp 2-stroke- Yamaha 150 HPDI- Yamaha 150 V-max HPDI- Honda BF 150 (4-stroke)- Honda BF 135 (4-stroke)- Suzuki DF140/Johnson 140 (4-stroke)- Mercury 135 Optimax DFI, 2-stroke, 3-star rated)- Mercury 150 Optimax (DFI, 2-stroke, 2-star rated)- Mercury 150 Classic 2-stroke- Mercury 150 EFIetcWhere to buy second hand or new outboards in Your country I do not know, but as mentioned iboats is a place to start looking I'm sure.I have a Yamaha F115 4-stroke myself today but dream to some day perhaps use a Yamaha F150 4-stroke if I get a larger boat.Personally I do not think it is so superimportant what outboard manufacturer You select, more important is probably that You have a good service center near You that You can trust. Most outboards in the year-range and hp-range You are looking for should be fine, really, if they have been serviced (second hand outboard).Sure EFI 4-strokes and DFI 2-strokes are more fuel efficent (and are CARB 3- or 2-star rated) that regular 2-strokes are not so good at, but the EFI or DFI outboards are more expensive also.But if You want to be more kind to the environment a CARB 2- or 3-star rated outboard is better.I like Yamaha outboards because of good service, easy to get parts, and they are actually rather reliable. My Yamaha F115 performs well and I'm pleased with it. But I would probably also have been happy with a similar Suzuki/Johnson or Mercury 115 hp 4-stroke since there is a good service center in my town also for these (I had a Suzuki 2-stroke before by the way)./Bo

[stang82]

I am also looking for a replacement outboard, but not that new. Wanting a 150hp motor that is late 80's or very early 90's. Any ideas where to find a respected seller in the USA or on the West Coast?Thanks -Stang82