Mercury classic 40hp two stroke

[aerobat]

Hello friends !

I,m about to pull the trigger on a göetcher 14' with an mercury 40hp two stroke .

Not new to boating and its just an idea as a second boat for fun but honestly i do not know anything about this motor except its a 4 cylinder 40hp 2 stroke .

Searching the net gives me only little information about this motor .

Any ideas where to look more closely during inspection before finally deciding the purchase ? Any weak points on this motor ?

The boat / engine seems in decent shape for small money .

Thanks for any help !

 

[racerone]

It used to be a 50 HP.----Now prop rated at 40HP.-----One of the best they marketed.-----Do a compression test.

 

[jimmbo]

It was introduced in the 1958 Model Yr. Basically it is 2 of the 22 cubic inch twins in one Block. Small Pistons and a short Stroke.
Crossflow Charging, Very smooth idling Motor
Last year of Production was 1996. 38 yrs is a long Run.

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