yamaha 25 worth it?
 

I'll start by saying I'm new to this. I have a 1985 Evinrude 25hp that I got running. It wasn't pissing so I guess the water pump is out and the carb needs cleaning, probably needs a complete over haul. Not sure what the cost will be. That being said, I found a 06 Yamaha 25hp for $1500. Is that price reasonable? Should I get the 85 Evinrude running or buy the 06 Yamaha?
Any help would be appreciated.

question is why would it need a complete overhaul? has it been used that much & wore out? Water pump & carb cleaning is cheap!
If the yahama is good shape $1500 is not a bad price.
6 one way half a dozen the other!

3 cylinder yamaha? Good motor

Man those old evinrudes are hearty motors. I agree water pump and carbs are cheap. If you do decide to go with the yamaha, let me know, I might be interested in the evinrude.

Yamaha will probably have a little more power as well. You could probably pick up the Yamaha and sell the rude to recoop some of your money.

Yamaha stopped making 3cylinder in 2001 if I remember right because I bout one new the last yr they were built

An older motor isn't a bad thing. But finding parts for that will become increasingly difficult. I say buy the Yamaha.

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I have an 86 johnson 25hp and parts arent hard to find at all. I seen the posting last night for that yamaha but i dont think its listed anymore?

Cody, have you seen the mod for those old motors. If you can find a 35hp carb & intake manifold you can add 10hp.
I'm thinking I'll just fix up the evinrude

You can take 40hp tohatsu carbs and put them on that 3 cylinder yamaha. With a little port work and a few other small touches that baby will fly. My cousin has one that's runs 42 on a 15 war eagle.

I dont think the yamaha that was posted was a 3cyl. I think it was just 2 stroke. It would've been a good deal if it was. There was an 01 yamaha 3cyl on craiglist for $2,000 a few days ago.

Yes, i have seen the mod. Ive been keeping an eye out for a 35 to try it. Here's a guy who did it. Pretty good read
http://www.tinboats.net/forum/viewtopic.php?f=4&t=23898

I sold a 3cylinder Yamaha last yr to a guy in Arkansas for $3200..., them things are like gold if you find one decent and list it up there on craigslist

Yes sir, and I'm positive about the 40 D tohatsu carbs. Both carbs are made by TACC and they will fit with minor mods. I sold my Mega 25 In Little Rock last month for $3000.

I wonder what they'd pay up there for a 40 Merc?!

Probably about the same as down here. The three-cylinder 25's are hot up there because the prime duck hunting spot is restricted to 25 HP with a 4am launch. Therefore those guys want to get the holeshot and keep it to get the better spots.

Ah, gotcha. Didn't know about restrictions up there.

The guy that bought my motor told me that if you could get a Yamaha 3cyl, Suzuki 3cyl or Tohatsu Mega that was in running condition they would pay top dollar up there

vermillionaire if you decided to scrap the evinrude im looking for that exact lower unit.

Does your evinrude have electric start? Or the silencer box?

E25RCOS I believe. Pull start single carb