2002 Merc 115 4 stroke

pokman

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Hi guys looking at a 18ft bowrider with a 02 merc 115 4stroke on it. Just wondering about the motor-never owned a 4 stroker outboard. I have done research and read about the making oil problem, but besides that seems to be a good motor. Will performance be similiar to a 125 2stroke? any info appreciated.
 

pokman

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Re: 2002 Merc 115 4 stroke

Bump-I guess is there any thing I should really look for when going over the motor. I will have a shop take a look at it if the sale goes through.
 

portd

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Re: 2002 Merc 115 4 stroke

Bump-I guess is there any thing I should really look for when going over the motor. I will have a shop take a look at it if the sale goes through.

I have that same motor bought it used 3 yrs ago ,my first 4 stroke as well . I have not had it make oil but have read post where they do . I do a lot of trolling and for that i like the motor ,out of the hole getting up on plane a little slow compared to 2 stroke ,but my boat is a 20 ft rated for a 150hp carrying 150 litres of fuel 2 people all on the back half of the boat .Great on fuel cruise.s 28mph 5000 rpm
 
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