Opinions on late 90's Merc

Lou · 09-03-2009, 10:47 AM

100 and 115. I am looking at these as a possible repower.
Old I know but it's in the budget.
PM's about these are welcomed!
Thanks

CRD4Liberty · 09-04-2009, 06:11 AM

The 90s Mercs were the most reliable US built motors by far, not bad compared to the others either.

Smj · 09-04-2009, 08:05 AM

I've heard some stuff over the years about the Merc 115s and their reliability, being bullet proof and having parts available. At a certain point back in time you have "soup up" parts available that aren't now. I would suggest you try talking with one/some of the older mechanics (the ones that may have cut thier teeth on the older Mercs) about reliability on those models. I still see a lot of those taller Merc 115s on boats on the river. Try Stevens Marine, Tom's Outboard, get on the Bass Fishing Home Page (BFHP).com. There's a bunch of people and motor heads on BFHP.

Smj

fishin"G"man · 09-05-2009, 10:02 PM

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Originally Posted by Lou

100 and 115. I am looking at these as a possible repower.
Old I know but it's in the budget.
PM's about these are welcomed!
Thanks

I own a 95 115 and I think it's a fine power house. I use it on my 18.5 Trophy and it pushes us 30-35 mph when trimmed out. Syncronization is key to a proper running engine. Be sure to buy a manual and sync it up right from the get go. You'll be glad you did.