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Repowering 1986 18' Outrage
davekotowski	#1  Posted on 10/01/15 - 2:52 PM
Member Posts: 2 Comments: 0 Joined: 08/09/15	I have an 18's Outrage. I have an original 150 Johnson on it that now has two cylinders that have zero and 18 lbs of compression. Mechanic says he can rebuild i for $2400 or I can repower it. I am leaning towards one of two things: 1. Trading in the hull - not sure what I would get for it - and buy a used center console 2. Repowering existing boat - i'd like to get some thoughts on what I would repower with and potential costs. Thanks - this is my first post.
Joe Kriz	#2  Posted on 10/01/15 - 3:03 PM
Site Owner Personal Page Personal Album Photo Albums Project Albums Posts: 11447 Comments: 452 Joined: 03/18/05	Lots of good choices on this current list. http://www.whalercentral.com/articles...ticle_id=6 The lightest motors seems to always be a good choice however all of these motors have been installed. Many have also chosen the Suzuki 140 lately. Depends on which reputable outboard dealers are near you.
Marko888	#3  Posted on 10/01/15 - 3:30 PM
Member Project Albums Posts: 413 Comments: 10 Joined: 05/26/08	I'm quite happy with my Suzuki DF140A. It replaced a 1985 Johnson 150. It has less torque, so when propped ideally for WOT its a little slower to get on plane. I have two props. Fuel economy is outstanding. With a moderate load I can do 30mph on 4.25 gals/hr. My 2nd choice was an E-TEC 135 HO or 150.
davekotowski	#4  Posted on 10/01/15 - 3:32 PM
Member Posts: 2 Comments: 0 Joined: 08/09/15	Follow up post - do you have any idea where I can get an idea what my hull alone would go for in a trade in? If I can;t get much got the hull - i think I would have to repower then trade it in.
DennisVollrath	#5  Posted on 10/01/15 - 4:33 PM
Member Personal Page Posts: 298 Comments: 0 Joined: 08/29/10	Are you happy with the hull? If so, then repower. If not, sell it privately & buy the one you'd like. I seriously doubt that repowering just to get more value as a trade-in would even be a break-even proposition. You'd more likely lose money. Dennis 1985 Outrage 18 with Suzuki DF140A
Phil T	#6  Posted on 10/01/15 - 6:15 PM
Administrator Personal Page Personal Album Project Albums Posts: 7043 Comments: 6 Joined: 03/26/05	Assuming: Boat without motor resale to private party via Craigslist, Boat trader etc. Not including trailer Excellent condition - $3-5k Good condition $2,500-4k Bottom paint - subtract $500 Trailer add $500 Trade in value to dealer is 2k or less. Do NOT repower and sell, you will loose 30% or more of the cost to re-power once motor is installed. Do NOT do a rebuild. Consider buying a inexpensive boat with a decent 140/150 hp engine and swap the motor to the Outrage and ditch the inexpensive boat. This has been done and it can be a great move.
Marko888	#7  Posted on 10/01/15 - 7:14 PM
Member Project Albums Posts: 413 Comments: 10 Joined: 05/26/08	Adding to Phils post... A new engine is going to be in the +/- $10k range. Used ones get cheaper as they get older of course... Maybe $3k for a late model carbureted Johnson 150. If your 18 is in good+ condition, it should be fairly easy to sell. If its in excellent condition, effortless to sell!