Which used 115 HP O/B's to avoid?

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Premium2000

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I am in the market for a 17' bowrider with 115 HP O/B for family skiing (freshwater).

For the period 1995 to 2005 are there any particular motor models/manufactures which I should stay away from?

Thanks!

Larry8)
 
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Re: Which used 115 HP O/B's to avoid?

Force.
 
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Re: Which used 115 HP O/B's to avoid?

Force and make sure no one hung an old Chrysler on it.
 
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Re: Which used 115 HP O/B's to avoid?

First see what outboard dealer is closest to you .... then you choose, it just makes life easyer when you have to get it serviced or whatever .....
 
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Re: Which used 115 HP O/B's to avoid?

One thing to remember, all good brands still have lemons. Also if it floats or wears a skirt its gonna cost, big time.
 
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Re: Which used 115 HP O/B's to avoid?

Chunder06 said:
One thing to remember, all good brands still have lemons. Also if it floats or wears a skirt its gonna cost, big time.
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lol ...... good one :)
 
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Re: Which used 115 HP O/B's to avoid?

Thanks!

If there are any other ideas, please post them. would rather flag them now then find out later.

Larry
 
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Re: Which used 115 HP O/B's to avoid?

I understand the 2-4 115 Mercs are not good for sking. What I mean by 2-4 is motor idles on 2cyl, then kicks in all 4 cyls about 2500 rpms. Motor bogs down and then all of sudden take off.
 
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Any thoughts about the 1998 115 HP Evenrude SPL?
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A very durable engine. A little thirsty, but not anymore than other two strokes, of that vintage.
 
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Re: Which used 115 HP O/B's to avoid?

jnewtonsem said:
I understand the 2-4 115 Mercs are not good for sking. What I mean by 2-4 is motor idles on 2cyl, then kicks in all 4 cyls about 2500 rpms. Motor bogs down and then all of sudden take off.
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I never heard this. We own a 125 of that vintage and its smooth all the way from idle to wide open. Yes, it idles on 2 cylinders, but it's not a sudden jolt when they kick in. In fact I can't even tell when they kick in!
 
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Re: Which used 115 HP O/B's to avoid?

Since you own one, I defer to you. I had heard there were issues with these motors, never experienced it myself. Sorry
 
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Re: Which used 115 HP O/B's to avoid?

skip the electric shift omc's of yore. skip the forces and chryslers. get something either YOU can fix easily or you have strong dealer support for.
 
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Re: Which used 115 HP O/B's to avoid?

if you are going to ski and tube i would look for a looper instead of a crossflow.
loopers have more torque
 
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