Running great. Now what??

[xp150]

Well Thanks to you guys the old XP150 is running great but I'm curious were this engines considered good or dependable engines (1989 XP150<br />Evenrude)I have replaced water pump, thermostat,power pack,and rebuilt carbs. I'm thinking of selling it and buying a 18ft dyna trak<br />with a 1992 85hp Yamaha. Do you think the Yamaha is a better motor??? I know this is a hard question and maybe even a dumb question but I would be grateful for your input.

 

[Jack Shellac]

Re: Running great. Now what??

xp150: Just an opinion, but the OMC V-4's of this era were sturdy, dependable engines. If I had one that I knew was in good shape, I'm not sure I would want to trade it off for one that I didn't know as well. Especially if it was going to cost any serious bucks to do so. Some of the other guys may have different opinions.

 

[Harry Blanchard]

Re: Running great. Now what??

I can tell you from my own experience that the Yamaha 85 is a fine motor. I just traded my 1993 Yamaha in and never had a moment of trouble with it. It started and ran every time and never left me stranded. I was going with a 4 stroke Yamaha, but I opted for a four stroke Suziki instead, just a better deal he worked for me.