Evinrude 90

[dlahiff]

I am looking at an 18' 2000 center console with a 90 Evinrude 2 cycle on it ( not an E Tech) . 250 hrs on the engine. Any comments about the Evinrude in terms of durability, what to watch out for, etc. . I previously been an inboard guy, so if you have any tips on what to look for, test, tips etc. for this model engine, I would appreciate the help. Thanks.

[hosenfeffer]

Been using my father in laws whaler instead of my semi gas guzzler a lot for inshore and fresh with same motor a little older. Runs great still w/ @ 500 hrs. Just follow regular maintenance, flush motor after every use. I had one on another boat where the oil injector pump failed at the same time the oil warning buzzer/ my term/ failed at the same time. Not good! Some premix fuel but I have never with the whaler. IMHO it is usually the owner more than the motor ie harsh conditions and minimal care. Good plugs , good oil , good gas and dont thrash it.

[wjrjr]

My 2001 evinrude 115 ( FICHT) runs excellent - I think same block as the 90 - Ficht on larger engines bankrupted evinrude but my 115 was never a problem pushing my aquasport 200. Appreciably fuel efficient as well.

WJR

[DaleH]

Good proven design, as the V4s are reputed to be the best of any HP rating with high marks for reliability and longevity. I once had an OMC V4 that was used for 24-years and was running when sold. That said, this one here is NOT a Ficht model which is good. Only concern would have been that OMC farmed out their lower unit gearcases to a 3rd party and didn't inspect them. There were some failures, but predominantly contained to the V6 models and I belief most faiures were infantile and occurred before 100 hours.

Make sure she is pitched properly with the prop, as you should be 200-300 (max) off of MAX RPMs when loaded with typical gear, 2 guys and 1/2 or more fuel. So you need to find out what the factory max RPMs are on that motor.

Try the $12/gallon Penzoil TC-W3 semi-synthetic oil in her, sold @ Wally-World. Decarb her every 50-hours using Seafoam and you should be OK. Here's 'how to' for doing it, click here. (http://outdoorsbest.zeroforum.com/zerothread?id=2589)