New mercury or rebuild my motor?

[canoe fisherman]

Does anyone know what a new mercury 150 cost and what it may cost to rebuild a 1977 Johnson 140. The fuel economy and better response of the new mercury will be better than my old motor for sure. But the price 's the amount of fishing I get to do is the kicker... Ideas?

 

[Mikie9]

Depends on your financial situation. New motor is awesome and rebuilding an old one can be fun, but spend a lot or spend a lot over time. It becomes a personal choice of what is important.

 

[dtw2]

rebuild

 

[fishing freak]

Since Mercury has stopped building 2 stroke motors and going to only 4 stroke, I have seen lots of people trading in their Mercury 2 stroke motors. You may be able to find a good deal on a used motor.

 

[churly]

New 150 opti is gonna run $14k+. Rebuild $4k max

 

[fischnrod]

Adding / changing controls from Johnson to Mercury is another $1,000 bucks but you know the rules.


B O A T


B= BREAK

O= OUT


A=ANOTHER


T=THOUSAND

 

[Jig-Junky]

Cheaper to rebuild.

If your gonna do it yourself, promarineusa.com is the best place I have found to buy parts.

If you're gonna have it done, talk to Joey at Chattanooga Marine 706.891.9921

That's my .02

 

[FishingwithRusty]

call Duck River Marine! trade your motor on one of thiers

 

[silvertalon]

No one will probly even touch an old '77 rebuild project. Its a waste of money. Plus, a new powerhead on an old lower unit is a no-no. Try the NE Georgia Vo-Tech for an old rebuild. They will do it for the cost of parts. I'd look for a good used or rebuilt motor. OMC so you don't need to change out the controls. A new motor might be a good choice if you plan to hang it on a newer boat in the future. IMO