At first I was upset that the G2 was like 9 but after seeing the top 3 it made sense😂. I literally felt so bad about a guy that had a force at a boat ramp I took him fishing. I knew they’d never get to go fishing otherwise 😩

@TeamMarineService

2 жыл бұрын

The G2 had to make the list because it killed Evinrude. We also personally hated working on them!

@RHaarFl

11 ай бұрын

Actually i love my 98 50hp fuel2noise converter Fires up everytime, never let me down. Last week someone asked if it was on fire…. No one longer appreciates the smell of a 1:50 twosmoke anymore 🤷‍♂️

@bigjuicy2493

11 ай бұрын

@@RHaarFlyup I mix it heavy to keep away the chatty Cathy’s

@inaslump

10 ай бұрын

I had a 70hp Force.she ran great.just had to change plugs every 6 months..😮

@simonbeach1956

4 ай бұрын

99

Most of the Force failures were from people running bad gas or cheap oil, the people that bought them weren’t seasoned boaters and didn’t know how to take care of them. As shown in these other comments, people that actually take care of them properly have good luck with them.

@ALVintageOutboards

2 ай бұрын

Exactly 💯!! And I would say this is true with all outboards. People that put an outboard away for the season without Fogging it or draining the carburetor and using any remaining fuel for the snowblower shouldn't even own an outboard!! Lol 💸 😅

This is freaking awesome,my family was in the boat biz for many years and we started out as force/mariner,then mercury after 96-ish.My buddy traded in a Suzuki 150ss and when I sold it the guy came back and said it quite on him,ended up just a bad stator.keep up the good work fellas.

My Dad bought a 1979 Mercury 140 tower of power. I was nine at the time. I have been running that same outboard up until two years ago. ( I’m now 52). That motor ran as smooth as a baby’s butt. Never had a issue.

@TeamMarineService

2 жыл бұрын

That's awesome Chuck!!!

@slowscout

2 жыл бұрын

That’s funny my dad bought 2 of them a 90 and a 115 in 75 the wire harness corroded out and the ignition took a crap on the 115 and can’t get parts is what I was told. They ran great. Any suggestions on a 115 replacement

@chuckspencer2703

2 жыл бұрын

@@slowscout if you are on Facebook there is page for the power of tower and has great information for parts. There is also aftermarket companies making all of the ignition components

Thank for the great laugh today I needed it. I agree completely, this was the most entertaining one so far! Thanks again smiles for days.

I am so happy to see Force number one on this list. I think my dad had the worst boat and motor combo ever probably in your eyes, he had a mid-80s Bayliner with a mid-80s force. There was times you couldn't even get that off the trailer.

@AB-80X

Жыл бұрын

Was it the model of boat that sunk because the wake coming off plane would flood the boat?

I have a1986 Force 125, and a 1985 85hp and both run great never an issue maybe I'm just luckey.. But I believe it is the owners that make a good motor as most people just park them in the off season, and never matenance then as they should. After nearly fourty years the compression on both of mine is still 145+ on all clynders.

@ALVintageOutboards

2 ай бұрын

Exactly 💯!! This guy even thinks Sears actually made things, like outboards!! His list is ridiculously biased

@ALVintageOutboards

2 ай бұрын

Sears never made a single thing they sold!

may the force be with you and never behind you

Dude...the Evinrude G2 rocks. Didn't sell that well but it was the best outboard of all time. A shame it wasn't more popular because it was a high tech piece of kit.

Haha..the "Tower of Power". We had one when I was a kid and there was always SOMETHING you had to phuck with to get it to run right and when I was, it went through gas like you were pouring it overboard. Replaced that with a (then new) 150hp Merc Black Maxx and wish to God i still had it. People got into trouble when they'd either forget to refill the oil injection tank or if the oil injection system had an issue, but if properly maintained, that was the best bass boat engine I ever ran

Valuable insight from a life long boat mechanic. I love your episodes. I found your experiences on Chrysler outboards interesting. My grandparents bought a home on Pine Island Florida in 1967 and after failing with Mercury he swore by the Chryslers holding up better in the salt water. He used the 120 primarily. I know they were always run very hard in rough conditions at times.

OK, nice video. I had a 2.6 ducted Sea Drive. It should have been #1 on your list. Not enough money in the world to keep it running. I replaced it with a Suzuki 225, with two plugs per cylinder. Best two-stroke I've ever owned, ran it countless offshore miles for years and had almost no issues. It was fast too. Loved that motor. Take it off your bad list. Today I'm running a pair of '21 Suzuki 200 hp. Very nice engines.

I had a Force 90hp for 5 years. No problems except trim and tilt. It didn’t produce 90hp. Water skiing , cruising, with good oil, no smoke. Ran it WOD frequently, tried a few different pitch props, always ran the same speed. I feel lucky now.

100% correct. I spend more time fixing carb 4 strokes than any other motor as far as tuning them.

Was waiting for the force if it wasn't on here I wasn't going to subscribe lol but you have now earned my subscription lol

Believe it or not. My Dad and I had a 150 Force in the mid 90’s. Dad was an old boat racer and we modified the hell out of the engine and on our 16’ 89 Cajun we would leave mercs, evies all takers. It broke peoples minds. Funnest boating of my life.

The 1995 Evinrude Intruder 150 was a solid motor. It wasn't on his list thankfully, but I got mine for free thanks to my impulsive and eccentric neighbor who thought he was a jack of all trades. It started running rough for him. He would go out there trying this or that for an hour, then start cussing lol. He rebuilt the carbs, new plugs, new coils, power pack, fuel lines, etc. But it was just super hard to get started and then ran poorly while stalling when u put it in gear. One day a delivery truck shows up and he purchased a brand new 200 Mercury. I noticed the old Intruder on a trailer. He said it's worn out and going to the dump. I asked if I could have it and he said if you can get it to your house,then go for it..... The next day on Sunday I check compression and it's fine, spark is good. I then notice some very fine dust coming from under the flywheel that looks grayish. I pop the flywheel off and discovered half a magnet cracked and dislodged. I ordered a used flywheel and installed it that Friday. The motor fired right up, but still ran terrible. I figured it was the carbs. I took it to a local outboard mechanic. He laughed and said whoever rebuilt these carbs had 0 clue as to what they were doing. I said go ahead and just rebuild and tune all of them. I have had that motor since 2007 and it has left me stranded once when the starter quit. But while it's a gas guzzler, it's a strong motor..... After fixing it, my neighbor actually thought it would be fair if I paid him at least something for all the money he put into it 😱. I told him I would provide him with some fish..... We have never really talked since, which I think is petty

@toddcrockett5957

Жыл бұрын

I had the 115hp version. It was an absolute stud. Mine was a "98 model. I owned it for 11 years and NEVER had an issue. Just regular maintenance. Everyone would always comment on how reliable it was. I would buy an older one right now if I could.

Best quote, "There was one out of....there's one that ran good, I think."

@TeamMarineService

2 жыл бұрын

Haha we remember it. Miraculous!

@tacticalbeaver96

2 жыл бұрын

@@TeamMarineService I have a force 40 and it runs not the best but it runs lol

My uncle had a Johnson fast strike that was in the shop more than on the water. I’m sure by the numbers OMC made a decent motor, but we never had luck with them.

I had a '98 Force 120hp. I ran the crap out of it. I know it wasn't the best motor ever made, but it did give me some fun times fishing. I didn't own that boat/motor long, after 1.5 years and a starter motor, I traded it off for a new boat that had a Yamaha. I have not looked back. I did run 100% regular gas and Pennzoil Marine 2-stroke oil. Could be the reason I didn't have problems like others have stated.

I was once a strong proponent of North American made outboards but no more. Too much heartbreak with the realization the manufacturers wanted to only clip their coupons instead of trying to improve their product. I would be very very careful if I wanted to buy a motor today and really research the engine and THE DEALER before I made a move. One last thought; I once reached out to OMC for assistance and the company instead accused me of not servicing my equipment. Soon after the company declared bankruptcy.

I will have to say, I bought a new Nitro 700LX back in the 90's with a 90 hp Force. I fished out of it all year for 6 years and beat on it. yet never had a single issue with it, but I maintain my stuff. I sold it and upgraded to a new 2002 Ranger 518VX with the 200hp Opti. Still running it today.

@kalebsheridan9017

10 ай бұрын

That seems to be the common theme with forces. Cheap people buy cheap motors and treat them like crap. Then they break. I have a 50 hp force, so far I like it. Simple, easy to work on. If I could afford a better motor, I'd get one. But so far, I'll run the force till it dies and take care of it.

Hit the nail on the head..for fun back in the day we put a chrysler 100hp on nitro methane...surprisingly it lasted for 2 full quarter mile passes and idled at 4k rpm...😆. I never seen a piston turn into tooth paste...it oozed out the block.

I truly enjoyed this video. Thanks for sharing some knowledge , and then making me laugh several times. 😆 … I mean I am still picturing the kid swimming with the rope in his teeth 😂

Carburetor for four-stroke Mercury is because they're using ethanol gas if they use non ethanol and put a little seafoam in each fill-up you never have a problem

My Merc four stroke is one cold natured motor, but once it starts it runs great.

I had a 99 ficht on my old Ranger with around 650 hours on it when I sold it three years ago. Sipped oil and fuel and ran like a champ. I had it for 8 years I think and besides routine maintenance the only problem it had was a cracked capacitor in the ecm that needed to be fixed for starting in cold weather. The lower unit did give it up right before I sold it, but it was the original, so pretty good. I'll tell you I hated indexing those damn spark plugs though lol

@CodyBosch

Жыл бұрын

My 99 Ficht 150 has always been great to me!

@andresetc

Жыл бұрын

Hey.. any thoughts on the ETEC engines by Envinrude?

@TeamMarineService

Жыл бұрын

@@andresetc Not big fans of E-TEC's

@TeamMarineService

Жыл бұрын

Wow you got a good one Austin. Great to hear!

I know a guy that had a Fitch…. It was a good thing he put a brand new trolling motor on that boat, he put more hours on the trolling motor then the outboard that thing left him stranded everywhere haha

@TeamMarineService

2 жыл бұрын

Oh man, no good!!!

@aaronrobinson6161

2 жыл бұрын

Worst part is he bought another boat with a Evinrude..

I had a stack of evy's and john's through the 70s, 80s and 90s, and they never let me down. The old motors were made to last. I would not buy a new outboard these days.

I had a force 125, late 80’s, most reliable outboard I ever owned. Maybe I just got lucky. I had a Johnson 65hp before and that force ran so much smoother with much less vibration. But knowing they are prone to issues I won’t get another. I don’t buy new outboards for several reasons, they are all crap, they are all priced way higher than they should be, they all rely too heavily on electronics. I have my favorites, old evinrude/ Johnson, smaller mercury’s, and for stern drive mercruiser alpha 1 with a Chevy small block.

My 97 force 40hp has been reliable as hell for over a decade. Not the smoothest but it idles good and the only thing I ever had to do besides maintenance is a starter. I have not been easy on it and it still hauls but. Maybe I just got really lucky.

I bought a ‘96 bayliner with a 120 Force and our first trip out blew up the carrier bearing in the lower unit and hated it ever since!

Actually have a 99 120 Force and have had zero issues with it.

I had a tower of power 150 and that thing was a tank!!! Loved it!! Just so loyal!!! Every time I hit the key that motor with fire and run!

@Mablemaddness

Жыл бұрын

Agreed great engine! love my 1150!!

We bought our Suzuki when Covid was just getting started. (we weren't even wearing masks yet) so hopefully we are safe. Carburetors are great for engines that are used regularly, but on outboards that sit or troll a lot, over time they just lose their tune and don't work right. I see small boats with electric trolling motors all the time simply for the reason that their trusty old carburetor outboards just don't troll right anymore. My marine mechanic has the Merc Opti max on his list as well. Good video by the way.

I had the Force 40hp 1994 model. It only needed sparkplugs about once a year. Never had any other problem with it. Sold in 2000.

My fiance and I bought an older bass boat last year with an 89 force 125 on it. Stator went out on it last year, but after that, it's been a great running motor. Idles really well and gets us to where we want to go and back.

@MrBassOutdoors

2 жыл бұрын

Well, he did say there was one that ran good, guess you have it.

@jefferycollins5158

Жыл бұрын

Must be 2 out there then my 120 runs great

@rooferonhigh7124

Жыл бұрын

I have an 125 horse force on my 1989 bayliner and it still runs great!

@lancehancock7271

11 ай бұрын

My 85hp force is still going strong and I'm not easy on it at all

@MadLudwig

9 ай бұрын

Sold my 86 Capri with 125 Force after owning it 15 years. Had over 2,000 trouble free hours on it. It was over 10 years old when my buddy's new Yamaha 250 blew up. LOL😂

Great video! So I’m looking at buying a new still in the crate 2021 Suzuki DF200 ATL3 outboard from a marina. But after watching your video I’m having 2nd thoughts. What’s your thoughts? Thanks

My family has only ever had yammy 2 stroke 200s or Merc efi 4 stroke and they’ve all been bullet proof. Personally nothing beats the sound of the old Johnson 2 stroke V8 but we never owned one.

Kind of surprised that Mariner didn't make the list. I am an outboard Tech, Certified OMC, Honda and Merc. I have worked on them all. Hated Mariners.

I have a 2005 175 Ficht engine. One of the best engines I've ever owned. I did have to have the top head computer rebuilt by DFI Industries in Alabama. Came back better than ever. The best engine I owned was a Johnson 150 GT (1981????). Always ran, ran ran. And super fast.

I had a Tracker motor I was told was a Force. Could never keep it running. I am glad that was #1

I think I have the only good running Ficht. I bought the boat in 2011 and was told my engine was going to blow up soon. It is a 2001 135hp V6. I have had my issues, but it still runs strong due to my great mechanic and regular maintenance.

I love Force Outboards!!! Haha

@TeamMarineService

2 жыл бұрын

Lies! lol

@TeamMarineService

2 жыл бұрын

@@Ace228 Pure Garbage!

@jacklucy2

2 жыл бұрын

I had a 50 for 10 plus years and a Chrysler…never had an issue.

@ALVintageOutboards

2 ай бұрын

​@jacklucy2 exactly 💯! This is just pure high-school rhetoric!! Nothing at all wrong with Chrysler and Force outboards! Except for maybe the mechanic that has a pre-supposed opinion!

Love watching the videos so funny

@TeamMarineService

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Joshua! 👍🏻

My buddy had a 7.5 hp gamefish on a John boat when we were growing up in the early 80’s. No reverse you just turn the motor around backwards!

I got a 98 ficht 150 with 890 hrs and still runs great, very dependable motor as long as it had the recall. Pin it and trim it. Wished 2 strokes was still manufactured

@kevinflabouyfishing5739

2 жыл бұрын

You are the rare exception to this show

I’m restoring a 1974 Allison sst and I was given a running force 120. Hadn’t had it in the water yet but I hope it last long enough for me to find 2.5l merc.

Enjoy your videos .keep them coming ! I have a question ... I have a 2005 Suzuki DF 115 I got it usead whit a boat and i want to know if its anyway to find out the nr of houres and how , thank you !

I had a 115hp mariner tower of power and these motor had a sick personality. It would get you out to the middle of the lake and then never start back up. The trolling motor became the primary engine. Smartest thing i ever did was unfiltered from my awesome tidecraft and sell it on Facebook market place. I seriously thought I was gonna have to sell it for scrap metal weight but the Lord put it someone's hands.

I have a mercury 115 power of tower bought it from a guy that didn’t know much about it. Just need a tune up and carbs clean. It hasn’t miss a single beat since and owned it for 5 years now still going strong as brand new. Plus I just pick up a mercury 175 that’s been sitting for 15 years after a tune up that bad boy fired up like it never been sitting at all. Crazy the rare finds on them good motors.

Good job. Toastmaster expert quote: Tell them what you're going to tell them, tell them and then tell them what you told them. I'm a former toastmaster and then got too busy for the program. You followed that format, so I told you. I am thinking of being a KZread presenter via slide show of my home repair projects. No time for me to do the action videos but am doing progress pics. I can do a good narration of the organized pics. I am deciding if it is worth my while or a waste of time. I hope to get back into boating after I get a good but used full size pick-up truck to tow the boats.

Most of the sears motors were Eska, actually pretty good for what they are. I have a 40 year old one. Still runs like a top. The late model ones were made by force I wouldn't touch one of those.

I just bought a tracker with a 1999 mercury force 90hp. Thing runs great but only had a few days. Should I try to resell it in the spring or go with it? Can I get pets for it? Thanks.

First boat was a 1982 Renken bow rider with a 1982 Chrysler 115 2 stroke. I brought it to a mechanic to go through it and he told me this is a red headed stepchild but somehow this one was in great shape. It was loud, shaky and smoked like hell but it always ran never gave me a problem. Didn’t have so much luck with the 2006 Yamaha 225 4 stroke though.

I had a 96' 90 force on a tracker, most reliable motor I ever had. Never failed me

@WillPat-zd7qq

2 жыл бұрын

I’ve had a 90 and a 75 and the boats fell apart before the motor. That 90 never got any maintenance of any kind, and still wouldn’t die.

I still wake up at night in a cold sweat and run to the garage and make sure there's not a blue motor on the back of my boat. The Evinrude Ficht stranded me way too many times to count after I bought it new in 2000.

Came here for Force. Did not disappoint.

@TeamMarineService

2 жыл бұрын

HAHAHA

With 30 years in the Industry,I concur with your top ten.

My brother-in-law had a force Engine,the carbs seat nut kept coming loose. No one their knew to put a little lock tight on it.

Your list is correct. I still like towers of power, though.

Already having issues with a covid motor. Any idea what would cause a merc 250 pro xs 4 stroke randomly shake at idle but run fine otherwise??

Comment below of if you've ran any of these outboards and what your experience was like.

@kwd1253

2 жыл бұрын

Funny thing is my trusty 96 Starcraft tin dinker has 50 force. Yeah it smokes a little, yeah every 3-5 trips I got adjusted the idler. But that little 50 has been through hell with me. Hitting cypress knees, rocks, hitting stuff in the marsh. Yet I have not bring into a shop get motor work done to it, 26 years still running lol. I think I got 1 out of billion that wasn’t a bad one 😂.

@adamportner8102

2 жыл бұрын

I had a 1999 200hp Evenrude ficht that ran good. I must of been lucky

@aaronz942

2 жыл бұрын

I had a Chrysler, it ran great for a year. Then it wouldn’t stay wot. Sold entire boat

@ALVintageOutboards

2 ай бұрын

​@@aaronz942So, you run a motor for a year and don't expect to have any maintenance or carburetor adjustment to look into?

@ALVintageOutboards

2 ай бұрын

​@kwd1253 I don't know if you had that one in a billion one or not but if any motor is junk it's because of lack of care, maintenance, fuel mixture mistakes, etc. The theory of a 2- strokes operation is the same principle across the entire spectrum

Im running a 84 25 Evinrude on a 1519DS lol. E25RCR. Shes a good motor still to this day. I use it duck hunting on the flats!

Got my 20hp merc 4 stroke since 2008, never ever had a problem. Gets abused beyond hell, never missed a beat!

I was a Sears tech for 20 years.The models with tecumseh powerheads were nothing much more than a lawnmower engine under the cowling(ignition timing and carb were slightly different.They had many issues. I do remember Sears had other manufacturers too with issues but We had a couple models with a Japanese powerhead.We had dozens here in south florida getting run hard in salt water,ran great with no abnormal/early failures.

There should be a special place in hell for the Force l-drive. This was covered with your #1 selection, but the l-drive was something special.

Had a OMC Johnson gt 175 with the direct injection oil pump. Popped the heads every time due to lack of oil. Then started putting oil in the gas tank. Last longer, but pop goes the weasel. Replaced it with a 175 merc efi.

@TeamMarineService

2 жыл бұрын

GT stood for Get Tools!

@anthonyray773

2 жыл бұрын

Lol

I’m kinda worried now I got a sedative 115 so far it runs good but what do I need to look out for on it ?

trolling Lake Erie wallyes with merc io johnson was my go to perfect kicker motor never let me down but the 2stroke she liked was mercury oil

Wow now that's a list! All J-U-N-K!!!

@TeamMarineService

2 жыл бұрын

#Truth!

Bought my Suzuki 200 December 2019. Thank God I made the decision before covid.

I got a 1988 force 50 for 400 bucks. Im brand new to outboards but can turn a wrench. I was hesitant but it had really good compression and looked really clean. Figured what the hell. Gotta be better than a dead motor right? Out of the gate had a stator problem which did not inspire confidence, but i fixed that easy and the thing runs good! Gets me going fast, and for a cheap motor, it just needs to get me where i need to fish and i have a good kicker motor as a back up. I think for just getting started, if you just want to get out fishing and to learn about working on outboards without breaking the bank, not a bad choice. This thing is super simple and easy to work on. Maybe I got lucky but so far, as a DIY guy I am not disappointed. Maybe someday i will sell it and upgrade to a nicer motor but so far, Im fishing so im happy.

Mercury vs Chrysler Force. I have the one by Mercury, 120 HP, and it runs quite well. I do agree with the leaking carbs, I have no idea why the replacement/oem seals are cork. Once I leveled the float correctly and don't trim it till the pump maxes out she doesn't leak.

@dang5553

2 жыл бұрын

Do you remember the in-line 5 150 forces tower of power

@user-ym9wb2mk5e

2 жыл бұрын

@@dang5553 No, only had the 120 . Sold the boat 6 months ago.

I never thought of covid motors. Ordered a Tohatsu msf50 last summer. Should be here this summer. My first outboard. Making me paranoid it might be junk haha..

I was planning on purchasing a new pontoon with either a 90hp or 115hp motor, with any of the top 3 manufacturers motors, I'm not picky, but now I'm concerned about getting a Covid Motor. What do you consider the time frame for the manufacturer of a "Covid" motor?

What engine would you suggest (10-20hp range) for an inflatable boat ? Like very light use. Thanks

I had a Johnson 90hp, 3 cylinder. The tech that worked on it always said it was a Chrysler disguised as a Johnson......Happy day when it was gone!

@catfishredneck88

23 күн бұрын

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Hey man new sub here you got any news on the old 85 suzuki dt85 , btw hello from Alaska

I had a 87 Suzuki dt150ss with the 12 plugs on a 21 ft bullet ran in the mid 60’s sold it 3 years ago running with original power head on it.

I 100% agree with you on the Chrysler outboard motors. They suck. My dad bought a brand new boat with a Chrysler motor on it. After the first year the only way you could start it is with starting fluid. After that it ran good. In and out of the shop constantly. The boat spent more time in the shop than it did on the lake. I was happy to see that Johnson didn't make your list. We've had 3 or 4 late 70's models that ran like a top after i rebuilt the carbs. We had a 70 hp, a 90hp, and a 70hp stinger that i currently have stored while trying to find a good hull to put it on. I also have a Mercury black max 150 ( late 80's) that runs very well after i rebuilt the carbs on it

I got an old aluminum bass boat im restoring it came with a 80s evinrude 28 spl on it how were they and what kind of problems can I expect from it would i even be able to get parts if i need to make repairs to it or would i be better off to just repower it

My dads boat had a Yamaha 100 4-stroke carborated. Ran flawlessly for approximately 25 years until we sold it with my dad’s passing. The gentleman that bought it said it’s still running great after he cleaned it up a little after it sat in storage for 5 years. One of the reasons when I bought my last fishing boat in 2020 I insisted on Yamaha

I am a new boater just bought a 2021 ranger alum rt178 it has a merc 60 on it does this motor have carbs? I know that’s a silly question but I honestly do not know lol

Feel pretty good about my late 80’s Evinrude 90 V4 two stroke 😂

I've had several Eskas/Gamefisher's (made by Eska). Some of the really old ones (60s) and newest ones were made by others, but most were Eska. I have a 1973 5 HP (air cooled) that my father purchased new that is still going, and a 1975'ish 9.9 twin liquid cooled. It is still running like the day it was new (and it ran good then). It is, however on its 3rd ignition module. Thank goodness for donor motors. Engines made by Tecumseh. I love the look of tower of Merc tower of power motors, but honestly only know one person who has one, and it is a late 60's motor that has been maintained like a baby. Finally, I have a carbureted 4 stroke that runs great, and probably has for 75 years. Yes, it is a 1948 Lauson (by the way, I know that's not what you were referring to, but love the little motor).

I have an old evinrude v4 cross flow, the thing is from the 70s and still running strong... would love a 4 stroke or e-tec though, the noise gets to me now and again when trying to have conversations while on plane

@marcuscarmouche9023

Жыл бұрын

What size e tech

Agree 100%, you nailed them all.

@TeamMarineService

2 жыл бұрын

👍🏻😄👍🏻

I have a 90 force ,some guy ran into it and smashed the cover on this motor it was punished all over the lake .but it is sad we tried to get the bottom gear case redone and no dice ,they stopped making parts for it and if I found parts they were over priced bad .just a rare motor that never blew up and was awsome I call it the lotto motor 1 in a million. Lol

You might say Chryslers are junk, mine was 40 years old before it needed pistons, how many new engines will run that long,

I have a 2003 BRP Evinrude 225 thing makes gas, i love it runs like a dream, got a good one

@TeamMarineService

2 жыл бұрын

That's awesome Big Dawg! 👍🏻

Every single Chrysler I've owned has been awesome. I own a 55 and a 45 now and to this day not a problem ever

@catfishredneck88

23 күн бұрын

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I don’t feel the G2 deserves to be on this list, you never gave much of a reason for it to be. in fact it should be on your top 10. It had some growing pains but it was a completely new engineering design,and does well in so many categories. They have a good reputation in my area and as far as power head failures go, I haven’t really herd of any and for a 2 stroke I think that deserves some credit.

@TeamMarineService

Жыл бұрын

We take a service technician's frame of mind when making these lists sometimes too. The G2 was a pain to work on period. Poor engineering and design leads to wasted hours disassembling and reassembling.

@JR-ho5qm

Жыл бұрын

@@TeamMarineService fair enough, I can understand that.

@orlandoduran7740

Жыл бұрын

i have a friend that had a g2 in his bay boat and the power head blew up, he ended up with a yamaha

@DingoDful

Жыл бұрын

My father bought a g2 225 equipped 23' the power had was bad, so he ended up with the suzuki 250 and haven't had to do anything outside of normal maintenance

@bobbarnhill8557

8 ай бұрын

The G2’s are a straight POS. If you have one on your boat I’m sorry! Your boat is now worthless. The guys with Ranger boats have to sell them for what the boat is worth minus the motor. Parts for the G2 are getting very hard to get as the supply dwindles.

I was an outboard mechanic since 1976 .. He is correct on all .

When i grew up people with mercury had problems getting those things running. I can never trust that brand again. I did have a Chrysler once, it was a 20hp but it performed more like a 10hp one, always did get air in the prop on it.

Hope to see a top 10 best outboards soon

@TeamMarineService

2 жыл бұрын

Next week! 👍🏻👍🏻

My dad bought a boat with a Chrysler 70hp I think like 22 years ago and we sure were glade to see that thing go

I had a early 90s 15hp Game Fisher also. We took it to Lake Fork. 1st time out. The 1st stump we rolled over a stump the prop nudged it and the prop didnt spin. Little did we know they put shear pins in the prop shaft!!!!!! We had to be towed in! I used make my own shear pins out of welding wire for it. Total junk

@AntiVaganza

Жыл бұрын

Isn't the alternative to a sheer pin a friction fit rubber bushing that shreads itself to protect the gear but leaves you with a barely working prop. Some people/shops can press fit a new bushing in and most often you can limp home on a torn bushing. But not sure a sheer pin is as bas as you make it out to be - if you carry a spare;)

He must be a Vintage VW Dude !!!!! Great video as always !!! Tell it how it is !!!

I have about 3k for an outboard motor and currently I have 2 options… 1. 1996 Johnson 175hp 2. 1995 Merc 2.0/150 hp. 3. Other suggestions/places to find good cheap used outboards.