Evinrude XP150

[big_o_tom]

I have an old boat that I used for years, sold the motor. Thinking about getting another motor someday for it. I found this on bbc, 1986 Evinrude XP150, $1500. Model # E150STLCDC, ser. # J1138990, comp. # 85-90 all cyl., new water pump, thermostats, rectifier and plugs. Are these motor's gas hog's? I know that fuel injection is the way to go for fuel economy but I'm not going to spend that kind of money for a newer motor for this old boat. This looks like a good deal to me, but I'm no expert. Also how much does this motor weigh?


Modified by big_o_tom at 4:18 AM 3/15/2008

[gearcaseman]

This is a decent motor, especially for that price. All 2 stroke engines are pretty rough on fuel, especially when in upper R.P.M. range, but all things considered, I think this is pretty fair, if it's clean.

[gearcaseman]

Oh yeah, they are @ 370 lbs.

[DoferGofer]

Bought mine in 1985, has a fairly good engine. The only things went bad was the electronic in the past twenty-three years, no mechanical parts went bad. Well the magnets in the flywheel came loose and I had to re-glue them back in place and that was a piece of cake to do. As for being a gas hog, lawd, lawd, yes it is but, it is tolerable if you keep the rpm's down. Your compression is the same as mine. I think it will do the job for you.



Regards,

[big_o_tom]

What kind of boat are you pushing with that 150? Is it heavy?

[DoferGofer]

My boat is a 2003, 19' center console Key West. The boat is 1600 lbs. and accordant to my owners manual my motor weighs 381 lbs. Now I am not sure if that includes the shipping crate or not, just what the spec. sheet says. To see more pictures of my boat, just click on the above link, or click on the link below to see the boat specs.
http://www.keywestboatsinc.com/boats/1900cc.html

Hope this helps.



Regards,





Modified by DoferGofer at 12:54 PM 3/20/2008

[big_o_tom]

Thanks!

[DoferGofer]

What size boat do you have and how much does it weigh?



Regards,

[chrisb]

What a clean and great looking boat

[DoferGofer]

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Thank you very kindly sir but, all compliments on the looks of that boat must go to my Peetie-pie, she is the one who keeps it clean.
She spoils me rotten.



Regards,





Modified by DoferGofer at 12:55 PM 3/20/2008

[big_o_tom]

My old boat is a 17 footer and I think it weighs less than 1000lbs.

[DoferGofer]

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That boat should be quick with the XP150. My old 1985 17' Manatee was around 1000 lbs. It would easily run 55-60 with a SST 14 1/4 X 21+ but, my Key West is quite a bit heavier and carries a larger load of fuel and equipment therefore, she is a lot slower at 44-48 and the 48 is on a good day unloaded and the fuel tank on empty with a 14 1/4 X 19.
Click on the picture to more of the old boat & motor.



Regards,





Modified by DoferGofer at 11:27 AM 3/21/2008

[chrisb]

She also has great taste in beer!!

Budwiser!!!

[DoferGofer]

Birds of a feather flocks together.



Regards,