Anyone planning any mods for the boat this spring?
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From: South Jersey
Originally Posted by Wookie
All this talk about new motors has me thinking. Currently I have a 1996 Johnson 150 Faststrike that runs good. I don't need to change this motor out yet. The boat is rated for a 175 hp outboard. I know that the 150, 175 and 200 all used the same block. What is the difference between the engines and what would it take to make a 150 a 175?
Hey Wookie...I'm not 100% sure, but I believe the only major difference between the 150 and 175 are the jets in the carbs. And maybe a tweak of the timing. If you get me the serial number of the engine I can do some research and see what you need to do.
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From: Metro Atlanta
Years ago, I had a 1987 Yamaha Pro-V 159, a really hot engine at the time.
During one tuneup I also had them change out the reed block, and go to bigger carbs and a bigger oil pump, all performance parts, and it made a tremendous difference.
My "150" would hold its own with friends who had 200's, even with my having a heavy boat.
For this situation, with a 1996 motor I was just suggesting an upgrade from a 11+ year old motor while his is running and might still have some value. There is LOTS better technology nowadays.
Back then, all I could carry with me was a pager, and sorry, but I could just never seem to be able to find a payphne when I "needed" one (LOL). That excuse won't work anymore, as nowadays, we can take the dang cellphone on the boat with us.
During one tuneup I also had them change out the reed block, and go to bigger carbs and a bigger oil pump, all performance parts, and it made a tremendous difference.
My "150" would hold its own with friends who had 200's, even with my having a heavy boat.
For this situation, with a 1996 motor I was just suggesting an upgrade from a 11+ year old motor while his is running and might still have some value. There is LOTS better technology nowadays.
Back then, all I could carry with me was a pager, and sorry, but I could just never seem to be able to find a payphne when I "needed" one (LOL). That excuse won't work anymore, as nowadays, we can take the dang cellphone on the boat with us.
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From: Lost some where in the middle of the Ozark Mountains!
Originally Posted by NASSTY
I was reading a thread on another messageboard where people were talking about how expensive it can be to own,operate and maintain a boat.One guy said boat stands for - Break Out Another Thousand $$ 
Thats Brew saying....
Mine is
Boat- The only 4 letter word left to call it.
I've heard on here and many times other places; A boat is just a hole in the water that we throw all our money into.
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From: St. Charles, MO
Originally Posted by Wookie
All this talk about new motors has me thinking. Currently I have a 1996 Johnson 150 Faststrike that runs good. I don't need to change this motor out yet. The boat is rated for a 175 hp outboard. I know that the 150, 175 and 200 all used the same block. What is the difference between the engines and what would it take to make a 150 a 175?
(seriously.....looking to buy a new motor asap)Everybody calls a boat expensive. My total cost of the boat this season:
$1400 - Boat, motor, and trailer (1973, 1973, 1999)
$20 - Plywood to fix the seat frames (all that it needed to fix it when I bought it)
$150 - headunit and 4 speakers (I got a helluva deal)
$5 - can of Seafoam
$18 - new impellor
$11 - new temp sending unit
$25 - new temp gauge
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From: Lost some where in the middle of the Ozark Mountains!
Originally Posted by Zaairman
Hey Wookie..I've got dibs on your motor if you're going to sell it... (seriously.....looking to buy a new motor asap)
Everybody calls a boat expensive. My total cost of the boat this season:
$1400 - Boat, motor, and trailer (1973, 1973, 1999)
$20 - Plywood to fix the seat frames (all that it needed to fix it when I bought it)
$150 - headunit and 4 speakers (I got a helluva deal)
$5 - can of Seafoam
$18 - new impellor
$11 - new temp sending unit
$25 - new temp gauge
(seriously.....looking to buy a new motor asap)Everybody calls a boat expensive. My total cost of the boat this season:
$1400 - Boat, motor, and trailer (1973, 1973, 1999)
$20 - Plywood to fix the seat frames (all that it needed to fix it when I bought it)
$150 - headunit and 4 speakers (I got a helluva deal)
$5 - can of Seafoam
$18 - new impellor
$11 - new temp sending unit
$25 - new temp gauge
Part of last year was my own stupidity though......
Starter rebuild = $100
partial Starter rebuild at another shop after 4 starts= $35
4 more starts and new starter = $289
Still not right.....
New fly wheel ring installed on flywheel = $75
New temp sending unit and gauge = $15
New impellar = $20
New outdrive gasket kit= $20
Coils to distributer wire = $4
Gas for boat = OMG
Gas for truck to get to water = HOLY CRAP my butt hurts!!!!! (for teh two of them we just figured on it being atleast $150 of gas per trip)
Jet ski and trailer = $300
Battery = $35
Gas can = $3
Gas = $12
Oil mix = $18 for a gallon (was given a gallon to try for free.....)
Total cost of everything = Worth every penny!
Edited to add:
I have a newly rebuilt starter for an 888 mercruiser V8 for sale if anyone needs one. Should aslo fit pre 1970 ford 289,302,351
Last edited by PSS-Mag; Feb 25, 2007 at 10:29 PM.
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From: Cabot, AR
Let's see here last year went like this:
Boat, motor and trailer = $6,500
New prop = $300
New prop shaft = $250
New, new prop shaft because the first one did not fit = $250
Getting prop shaft installed = $300
New bow depth finder = $100
Gas for boat = $$$
Oil for boat = $$$
Gas for truck = $$$
Then we can get into
Crankbaits @ $4+ a whack
Rods @ $80+
Reels @ $100+
I should stop fishing and start smoking crack, I would save money.
Boat, motor and trailer = $6,500
New prop = $300
New prop shaft = $250
New, new prop shaft because the first one did not fit = $250
Getting prop shaft installed = $300
New bow depth finder = $100
Gas for boat = $$$
Oil for boat = $$$
Gas for truck = $$$
Then we can get into
Crankbaits @ $4+ a whack
Rods @ $80+
Reels @ $100+
I should stop fishing and start smoking crack, I would save money.
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From: San Antonio, Tx
Originally Posted by Wookie
All this talk about new motors has me thinking. Currently I have a 1996 Johnson 150 Faststrike that runs good. I don't need to change this motor out yet. The boat is rated for a 175 hp outboard. I know that the 150, 175 and 200 all used the same block. What is the difference between the engines and what would it take to make a 150 a 175?
It's my understanding it will take carbs, power packs and maybe the ignition (Idk if the powerpacks are part of the ignition system) from a 175 - but I haven't looked into it. Hopefully Brew proves to be useful and has some info on this.
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From: San Antonio, Tx
Originally Posted by Wookie
Then we can get into
Crankbaits @ $4+ a whack
Rods @ $80+
Reels @ $100+
I should stop fishing and start smoking crack, I would save money.
Crankbaits @ $4+ a whack
Rods @ $80+
Reels @ $100+
I should stop fishing and start smoking crack, I would save money.
