Motor Help..?

MyToyTaco · 06-04-2009, 07:59 AM

Thinking about buying this boat..It's an avenger ski boat..perfect interior, like new high gloss paint, new boat cover, new stereo, new SS prop. The only problem, is the guy says his Mercury 150 Black Max outboard needs a new piston. He's selling the boat for $1k...

I know shit about boats but i've always wanted one. Is this a "buy a new motor" deal, or is this something that can be torn down in the driveway and fixed?

Bart · 06-04-2009, 08:09 AM

Take it to a outboard mechanic and yes it's worth the 1k for just the hull . Have the motor checked they get expensive to rebuild.

chris4x4 · 06-04-2009, 08:22 AM

You also may want to check out http://forums.iboats.com/
Lots of boating folks on there.

MyToyTaco · 06-04-2009, 08:24 AM

but i like my taco friends. isnt this why we have a boating section?

I just called a local marine shop - he said i'll have to replace the powerhead, he gave me an aprox. cost of $3,000

chris4x4 · 06-04-2009, 08:28 AM

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Originally Posted by MyToyTaco

but i like my taco friends. isnt this why we have a boating section?

I just called a local marine shop - he said i'll have to replace the powerhead, he gave me an aprox. cost of $3,000

Thats kinda what I was thinking. $3000.00 for a powerhead is about right.

MyToyTaco · 06-04-2009, 08:34 AM

Do you think the majority of that price is labor? Do you think i could spend a lot less in parts and do this myself?

chris4x4 · 06-04-2009, 08:36 AM

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Originally Posted by MyToyTaco

Do you think the majority of that price is labor? Do you think i could spend a lot less in parts and do this myself?

Replaceing the powerhead is a pretty quick job. Boat parts are $$$$$

If you wanted to save a bit of money, you could try to find a piston .020 larger, and bore out that cylinder, and replace the piston. I belive that motor is a 2 stroke, and it should be fairly easy to work on.

MyToyTaco · 06-04-2009, 08:43 AM

I'll have to look into it...thanks dude

98tacoma27 · 06-04-2009, 08:46 AM

Rule of thumb when it comes to buying a new boat motor: It is roughly $100 a horsepower.

$3000 to repair that is worth it.

genxer36 · 06-23-2009, 12:01 AM

To buy a new 150, you are looking at 12k. Yes $12,000+. Best to have it rebuilt. Or look for another boat with a good motor & swap. Then sell the hull of the other boat for 1k.

06-04-2009, 07:59 AM	#1
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06-04-2009, 08:22 AM	#3
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06-04-2009, 08:24 AM	#4
MyToyTaco 4x4 FTW Name: Nick Joined: Sep 2008, #9417 Location: Winnetka, SoCal Age: 26 Gender: Male Posts: 3,000 05 Silver DC 4x4 2005 Double Cab Automatic 5100s, 885s w/top plate, TC UCA, AAL, CB drop, shims, 5125s, pioneer HU, black painted wheels, n-fab light bar, short antenna, lastly, some awesome custom pinstriping	but i like my taco friends. isnt this why we have a boating section? I just called a local marine shop - he said i'll have to replace the powerhead, he gave me an aprox. cost of $3,000 __________________

06-04-2009, 08:34 AM	#6
MyToyTaco 4x4 FTW Name: Nick Joined: Sep 2008, #9417 Location: Winnetka, SoCal Age: 26 Gender: Male Posts: 3,000 05 Silver DC 4x4 2005 Double Cab Automatic 5100s, 885s w/top plate, TC UCA, AAL, CB drop, shims, 5125s, pioneer HU, black painted wheels, n-fab light bar, short antenna, lastly, some awesome custom pinstriping	Do you think the majority of that price is labor? Do you think i could spend a lot less in parts and do this myself? __________________

06-04-2009, 08:43 AM	#8
MyToyTaco 4x4 FTW Name: Nick Joined: Sep 2008, #9417 Location: Winnetka, SoCal Age: 26 Gender: Male Posts: 3,000 05 Silver DC 4x4 2005 Double Cab Automatic 5100s, 885s w/top plate, TC UCA, AAL, CB drop, shims, 5125s, pioneer HU, black painted wheels, n-fab light bar, short antenna, lastly, some awesome custom pinstriping	I'll have to look into it...thanks dude __________________

06-04-2009, 08:09 AM	#2
Bart Senior Member Joined: Jan 2008, #4512 Location: Franklin,NC Age: 33 Posts: 249 08 TRD OFFROAD V6 4x4 2008 Double Cab Automatic V6 4.0 metra ipod	Take it to a outboard mechanic and yes it's worth the 1k for just the hull . Have the motor checked they get expensive to rebuild.

06-23-2009, 12:01 AM	#10
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