2002 Evinrude FICHT Ram 225

[MI_ProStar21XL]

I am considering purchasing a 2002 Stratos 21 XL Prostar with a 2002 Evinrude FICHT Ram injected 225 strapped to the back. I've heard a lot of good, and a lot of bad when it comes to the FICHTS. I have ran a few in the early 2000 range on non-bass boats. I have seen a few blow. I have seen a few run like they were the hottest motor on the market. The motor has been put on the computer at a marina and shows 257 hours on it, and the mechanic said that all the motor parts appear to be original and has the latest programming updates installed from Evinrude. The motor just had the lower unit replaced. The marina stated that the lower unit seal blew due to fishing line getting wound and bound up on the shaft, causing damage to the gears and shaft, so they replaced the lower unit.

My questions would be, is this a reliable motor? I know it's a gamble buying any used motor, but I'm trying to limit my wager. I know that most manufactors had problems with their late 90's and early 2000's motors trying to dial in their EFI/DFI technology. Second, what types of things should I look for as far as maintenance history or problem areas?

I don't have the motor serial number at hand right this second but I'll have it here within the next few days.
While we are on the topic of motors, it is on the lot with just a 3 blade aluminum prop and I would definately change to a stainless one. Any suggestions for matching up a prop with this boat and motor? (ie pitch, brand, 3/4 balde)

Any help in regards to this motor would be greatly appreciated. Thanks!!!

[SEAHORSE]

Post the model number here so we and you will know if it is actually a 2002 engine. Many times the boat and the motor years are not the same.

[MI_ProStar21XL]

I have a few numbers from the motor. The P/N number from the back of the motor, which I believe is printed on the main computer box is 586724J. The S/N is 05015508. And the PCN number is PCN70469. Any help would be greatly appreaciated. Thanks in advance.

[SEAHORSE]

Need the model number off the tag on the port side stern bracket area

[barrysbassworld]

Check my post on Evinrude Dangerous 09/24/2010

[SEAHORSE]

<table width="90%" cellspacing=0 cellpadding=0 align=center><tr><td>Quote, originally posted by barrysbassworld &raquo;</td></tr><tr><td class="quote">Check my post on Evinrude Dangerous 09/24/2010</td></tr></table>

Barry, The motor posted here is built differently, redesigned, and manufactured by a different company than the one who built your older motor.

[MI_ProStar21XL]

I'm having a heck of a time locating the model number. I have not been able to locate a stamped number or tag on the motor? Could you help me out locating it? I think I'm not looking in the right place......

[rude power]

mines down on the left side,next to the trim pump, not on the motor on the bracket like

[MI_ProStar21XL]

I have looked over every inch of the mounting bracket for my motor and there is no tag or stamped numbers. Any other places I can look? Or should I just take it to a marina and have it hooked up to a computer.....

[jeffro22]

should be a serial # stamped on a little plug on the back of the block

[Bassmeister]

Is someone taking these things off the mounting bracket?? It seems a lot of engines don't have that tag on the mounting bracket. My old 95 still had it..... I would definately, if it dosen't have a tag on the bracket, get her hooked up to a computer and verify the model year before plunking down my $$$. JMHO