1975 Merc 135 2-stroke outboard 1350

Hoolydan

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Hi all. Looking at a fully restored 1972 runabout with the above mentioned motor. The boat is well done, but not sure about running it with a 2-stroke. The guy selling it says this particular motor was supposed to be the motor to have back in the day. What are your thoughts, and would I be happy with such a beast? Thanks!
 

j_martin

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Re: 1975 Merc 135 2-stroke outboard 1350

Hi all. Looking at a fully restored 1972 runabout with the above mentioned motor. The boat is well done, but not sure about running it with a 2-stroke. The guy selling it says this particular motor was supposed to be the motor to have back in the day. What are your thoughts, and would I be happy with such a beast? Thanks!

It's fast, light, and thirsty, compared to a 4 stroke.
 

Hoolydan

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Re: 1975 Merc 135 2-stroke outboard 1350

Thank you sir. Is it a trouble free unit I guess is what I'm most concerned with. I've had 2-stroke motorcycles over the years and they always seemed a tad more temperamental. Thanks for anything additional.
 
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