1999 FICHT 115 Rude HELP

mdbroo

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Am considering buying a boat with the Evinrude FICHT 115. Any feedback would be appreciated.
 

muskrat

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Re: 1999 FICHT 115 Rude HELP

whats the model & serial number,so i know what you have..
 

mdbroo

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Re: 1999 FICHT 115 Rude HELP

The model # is E115FPLEEN<br /><br />The serial # is GO4698937
 

noelm

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Re: 1999 FICHT 115 Rude HELP

I have a pair of 2000 115 Fichts and they have well over 2000 hours on them without any dramas,(except the control boxes seem to be worn out now) not too sure if any differences in 99 to 00 but mine are a "dream" so far, going to replace them soon but cannot seem to get all that keen when you price new outboards.
 

DHPMARINE

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Re: 1999 FICHT 115 Rude HELP

I don't think the Ficht V4's were a problem.BUT I suggest you read round here in general.It doesn't take long to see TOO many boats from hell,no matter how well others run.Most not even running when bought.<br /><br />You want a good shake down cruise,with a seasoned boater (if you are not)No hard start,no hard restart after running.No bogging,no easing the throttle to get up to speed.No skip,no alarms,etc.<br /><br />Next you want a good marine tech (if you are not) <br />he can check spark,compression and fuel condition. He cn log onto BRP and check the history of the engine,and he can hook up to the engine and read out the codes,updates,hours
 

DHPMARINE

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Re: 1999 FICHT 115 Rude HELP

Well know I know what a misstroke of a key can do !<br /><br />At anyrate,I think I made enough of a point to get it across.<br /><br />DHP
 

mdbroo

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Re: 1999 FICHT 115 Rude HELP

Thanks for the reply but most the people ive talked to have said all the trouble has been in the V6 block and im hoping that it's true
 

muskrat

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Re: 1999 FICHT 115 Rude HELP

Originally posted by mdbroo:<br /> The model # is E115FPLEEN<br /><br />The serial # is GO4698937
NO CLAIMS ON THIS UNIT OR ANY UPDATES.
 

muskrat

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Re: 1999 FICHT 115 Rude HELP

P.S.PURCHASE DATE 03/10/01
 

chanceman

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Re: 1999 FICHT 115 Rude HELP

i have the 1999 ficht 115 i just bought the boat first time taking it out it just bogged and came off plane. it been in the shop 26 day and i have had it 3 and each time i get it back it does the same exact thing im 2,000.00 plus now and everyone i talk to says stay away.
if anyone has any idea why mine is bogging and staying at about 1800 rpm please let me know.. theres no codes no alarms. 2 new fuel pumps. and a lot of heartache. Please help
 
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