Whaler Central - Boston Whaler Boat Information and Photos

Thread subject: Whaler Central - Boston Whaler Boat Information and Photos :: 1988 27 FC

Posted by oldcobia on 10/27/13 - 7:00 AM

I'm looking for used engines for my Whaler 27 and would appreciate any input. There are various brands but they all seem to have some years that seem better than others. I've found some Yamaha 150 four stroke's but I'm not sure they are strong enough for this big Whaler. I'm not a speed demon but I don't want to just barely plane off either. Thanks

Posted by Silentpardner on 10/27/13 - 2:51 PM

Those 1989 counter-rotating, carbed 2-strokes with Yamaha SS Saltwater Series 17p props were awesome! If I were in the used engine market, these are exactly what I would look for. I wish I had known ahead of time you were looking as mine are sold now :(

I cannot state the price I got for mine due to gentleman's agreement with the purchaser, but I can say they didn't go cheap.

Posted by oldcobia on 10/28/13 - 4:45 AM

The ones I'm looking at are 1992 models with salt water use but according to the seller were kept up very well and about 400 hours of use. And I think 5k is a very premium price. I'm sure yours went for a good price with only fresh water use, but those are very hard to find in north florida.

Posted by Slickityd16t on 10/28/13 - 4:52 AM

They will work, you would at the minimum recommended hp. Getting up on plane might be interesting.

Edited by Slickityd16t on 10/28/13 - 4:54 AM

Posted by Silentpardner on 10/28/13 - 7:01 AM

With only 400 hrs I would be tempted to snatch those up at that price for sure!