115 Johnson

[motoguru]

I am looking at a 1992 Cajun 1850 bay boat. It has a 1992 Johnson 115hp motor on it. It has 130-140psi on three cylinders and about 40psi in the other. Assuming it's not just a head gasket, I am trying to figure a "worst case" estimated cost. What do you guys think "at worst" this couls cost? Also, will other power heads fit that lower unit?

 

[tashasdaddy]

Re: 115 Johnson

are you doing the work?

 

[motoguru]

Re: 115 Johnson

are you doing the work?

It depends on the extent. I am familiar with engines(automotive, motorcycle) but have never really dug into an outboard. So, lets assume I will have it done someware if it's serious.

 

[tashasdaddy]

Re: 115 Johnson

it could be $200 or $3000. depending on whats wrong. i realize thats a broad range, but it's realistic. i thnk i would negotiate a price, pending you changing the head gasket before, purchasing. if it's ok, then make the purchase, if still bad, it's time to renegotiate. the cost of a head gasket, and a little time in the sellers driveway could be good insurance. of course there is always a chance of breaking a head bolt.

 

[ezeke]

Re: 115 Johnson

If it requires a tear-down, you could probably pick up a rebuilt short block for </= $1600 and swap out the rest of the parts. Question has to be, "Is a 1992 115HP worth the money and effort?".

 

[motoguru]

Re: 115 Johnson

If it requires a tear-down, you could probably pick up a rebuilt short block for </= $1600 and swap out the rest of the parts. Question has to be, "Is a 1992 115HP worth the money and effort?".

Thats kind of my thoughts. I may just end up selling the lower unit on ebay or something, the guy just had the entire lower unit rebuilt. And then I'll look for another motor. It's a nice 92 cajun cc, with a like new trailer for $1k. I cant really loose. even if I did have to dump $1500 into the motor thats still only $2500 for the whole boat.
What is the going rate for a motor early to mid 90's, 100-130hp going for these days?

 

[KYHunter2]

Re: 115 Johnson

You may be able to get a ball park figure . By checking around on ebay.

KYHunter

 

[ezeke]

Re: 115 Johnson

Watch this on Ebay to see how it goes. Copy to your browser without the quotation marks:

"http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/evinrude-johnson-outboard-115-hp-1995_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQcategoryZ111125QQihZ004QQitemZ140042197124QQrdZ1"

 

[Walker]

Re: 115 Johnson

This deal would all depend on what you are giving for the entire rig. I'll tell you that a salvage place will only give you about $600 for that motor.