1. Use the full 4 digit year for everything you are asking your question about. Example: 1962, 1988, 2000, 2011
2. Include the correct name of your Whaler model. Example: Montauk 17, Montauk 170, Outrage 26, Outrage 260
3. Include the length when necessary. Example: 16, 17, 18, 20, 22
4. Do not post your email address anywhere on this site as it is already in your user profile.

1985 Montauk Merc 80hp Repower
dmrose	#1  Posted on 07/19/10 - 6:12 PM
Member Posts: 92 Comments: 0 Joined: 05/14/06	A local Mercury dealer has a very clean 1989 Mercury 80hp that he received from a loyal customer wanting to power up to a 115. He offered to give me $500 for my broken Yammie and a good deal on the motor with a 90 day warranty. Has anyone had experience with this motor or similar on an older Montauk? Does it seem like a good match for both power and weight? Thanks. D
renoduckman	#2  Posted on 07/20/10 - 5:16 PM
Member Posts: 81 Comments: 0 Joined: 08/12/05	Hi Yes i have a 1988 80HP Merc on my Montauk. It is the 3cylinder. Yes the engine has plenty of power for the boat. Mine has been used a lot and been beat up but still has plenty of power, even at 5k elevation. Yes it is clearly a good match of power and weight. The big question is what kind of deal are you getting? What is the condition of the engine? I have had some bad luck with used Engines. The 40Hp Merc on my old 1973 13 Whaler burned up on me right after i got it. And that was from my dad! But i guess it whould be ok if the price is right. Keep me updated. Joe
John Fyke	#3  Posted on 07/20/10 - 5:40 PM
Member Personal Page Posts: 1307 Comments: 0 Joined: 09/06/06	What size is your boat? John Fyke Re-Fit or Reef It 1979 15' Sport with Super Sport conversion and 70hp mercury.
dmrose	#4  Posted on 07/20/10 - 5:45 PM
Member Posts: 92 Comments: 0 Joined: 05/14/06	Joe, Thanks so much for your response. The motor is a 1989. It looks from the outside to be VERY clean. No leaks, corrosion, etc... I am in a bit of a pickle that I had two trips planned for the boat in early August. The motor was taken in by a local authorized Mercury dealer from a regular customer who wanted to upgrade to a 115. It has supposedly received new plugs, water pump, gear oil, and been spark/compression tested. The dealer is giving me a 90 day parts and labor warranty, which helps my confidence a little. He is giving me $500 for my busted '85 Yamaha 90 so the net total is $2200 installed with all of the controls and hook up. It seemed like a good deal so I'm going for it.
beenfishin	#5  Posted on 07/21/10 - 8:27 AM
Member Personal Page Posts: 29 Comments: 0 Joined: 04/08/10	That sounds pretty fair, I'd go for it (especially w/ the 90-day warranty).
CES	#6  Posted on 07/21/10 - 8:47 AM
Member Personal Page Photo Albums Project Albums Posts: 2681 Comments: 7 Joined: 04/27/07	beenfishin wrote: That sounds pretty fair, I'd go for it (especially w/ the 90-day warranty). X2 Cliff 1966 13' Sport with a 1993 40hp Yamaha 2 Smoker
dmrose	#7  Posted on 07/21/10 - 1:50 PM
Member Posts: 92 Comments: 0 Joined: 05/14/06	Thanks guys. I appreciate your input. The mechanic has it ready to go, two days faster than he said he would. Looking good so far... These motors are a crap shoots at this age, I'm fully aware but I'm hoping this old girl will still have some fight in her. D
renoduckman	#8  Posted on 08/04/10 - 2:16 PM
Member Posts: 81 Comments: 0 Joined: 08/12/05	You never updated to let me know how the old Merc has been working out for you? Joe