evinrude year & info

[drummer]

Hi, I'm a new boy(old at 53!!)to boats so forgive my ignorance.<br />I've been offered an Evinrude 125 Starflite with electric start which I haven't had a chance to go see yet.<br />The owner has no information about the engine at all and thinks it's a 125HP but I've been told from the model code, 125193c, it's a 12.5HP.<br />He brought it as a non-runner with electrical problems ---- Can anyone shed any light on this engine eg engine size, year of manufacture, reliabilty?<br />Cheers<br />Gerry

 

[Bear]

Re: evinrude year & info

Hi drummer boy<br /><br />125183, yes ...83 is a 1971 Evinrude 125 Starflite. 125HP @ 4500 RPM, 99.6 cu.in. = 1632.2 ccm V-4 252 lbs. = 114.3 Kg prop 12 3/4 x 21, gear ratio 13:26<br /><br />Picture: <br /> http://mitglied.lycos.de/old_omc/e_1971/seite_06_07.jpg <br /><br />There is no 12.5HP electric Evinrude that I know of.

 

[drummer]

Re: evinrude year & info

Thanks Bear<br />Very helpful information

 

[gsnyder]

Re: evinrude year & info

Drummer--I had a 1970 Evinrude Starflight on a 17 foot Caravelle some years ago. I was worried about the electric shift system, but it never failed me. The engine always started and ran strong. Mine had an electronic power pack which seemed kind of sensitive--I accidently fried it twice and they run about $400 apiece. I also had an overheat problem which shut down the engine. It was caused by improper timing which was related to the points. I guess some of the newer motors don't have points. The mechanics on this board can clarify that. Overall, though, I had a pretty good experience with mine, both at sea level and Lake Tahoe, although it ran a little rich at that altitude. Good luck.