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Cost of an outbaord engine swap--controls, guages, motor
Posted on 8/27/13 at 8:07 am
Posted on 8/27/13 at 8:07 am
I think I've found a replacement engine for the one I blew up over the weekend. Currently have a Mercury 150. I've located a used Yamaha 150 for a good price, but the Yamaha is still on the seller's boat.
If I bring it to a shop to remove the Yamaha engine, controls and gauges on his boat and replace all the Mercury stuff on mine, what am I looking at cost-wise?
I'm calling around this am to shops, but want an idea of what to look for. Thanks OB.
If I bring it to a shop to remove the Yamaha engine, controls and gauges on his boat and replace all the Mercury stuff on mine, what am I looking at cost-wise?
I'm calling around this am to shops, but want an idea of what to look for. Thanks OB.
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Posted on 8/27/13 at 8:17 am to Motorboat
Tough call.
Shop time is usually around $100/hr.
Based on that, I'd believe you're in the ballpark of $1000.
Shop time is usually around $100/hr.
Based on that, I'd believe you're in the ballpark of $1000.
Posted on 8/27/13 at 8:21 am to Motorboat
Center console or side?
I would also include the cost of changing the shifter and the throttle cable while you at it.
You can also cut cost by offering the old motor to the person change out the outboard.
I would also include the cost of changing the shifter and the throttle cable while you at it.
You can also cut cost by offering the old motor to the person change out the outboard.
Posted on 8/27/13 at 8:27 am to hogdaddy
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Center console
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I would also include the cost of changing the shifter and the throttle cable while you at it.
Yep. the shifter on the donor boat is a side shifter. I'd need a binnacle shifter.
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You can also cut cost by offering the old motor to the person change out the outboard.
I had considered this.
Posted on 8/27/13 at 8:38 am to W
W, you see his motor pics? Merc explosion...
Posted on 8/27/13 at 8:41 am to Gaston
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W, you see his motor pics? Merc explosion...
Saw 'em.
Blew a Johnson before, looked very similar.
Many adult beverages were consumed afterwards.
Posted on 8/27/13 at 8:42 am to Gaston
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Merc explosion...
Yep. One day I'll explode this yamaha and we can argue about the best motor again.
Posted on 8/27/13 at 8:43 am to Motorboat
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Yep. One day I'll explode this yamaha and we can argue about the best motor again.
For your sake, I hope it last a long time. For board entertainment, I hope it blows up a week after you get it installed...
Posted on 8/27/13 at 8:44 am to W
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Many adult beverages were consumed afterwards.
This is exactly what happened after it blew up.
Posted on 8/27/13 at 8:54 am to W
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Blew a Johnson before
+1.
Posted on 8/27/13 at 8:58 am to Motorboat
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One day I'll explode this yamaha
Impossible.
I'd say you're looking at about $8-1200 in labor.
Posted on 8/27/13 at 9:02 am to JAB528
Just talked to a shop. He figured $500 but probably just to lure me in.
Posted on 8/27/13 at 9:03 am to Motorboat
Which shop if you don't mind me asking?
Posted on 8/27/13 at 9:05 am to W
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Blew a Johnson before,
Posted on 8/27/13 at 9:09 am to W
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Blew a Johnson before, looked very similar.
Many adult beverages were consumed afterwards.
Posted on 8/27/13 at 9:12 am to W
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Blew a Johnson before
Probably wasn't lubed properly.
Posted on 8/27/13 at 9:16 am to JAB528
Redmond's in LAF per recommendation of Bourgs. I actually met the owner at a CCA STAR banquet before. Nice guy.
Posted on 8/27/13 at 9:20 am to Motorboat
Give Bayou Outboards a call
504-836-2065
504-836-2065
Posted on 8/27/13 at 9:20 am to Motorboat
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He figured $500 but probably just to lure me in.
I figured $500-750. You getting a four stroke?
Posted on 8/27/13 at 9:24 am to Motorboat
He's got a good shop, it'll probably roundabout what he estimates.
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