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jvanhees

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What motor would you rather buy for $400? And why?

1. 1972 18hp Evinrude short shaft
2. 1984 15hp Evinrude short shaft

Both motors are very similar in condition… Both owners saying fresh rebuilds new water pump etc. The 84 comes with the gas tank 3 gallon.

This would be for my 16 foot Sea Nymph.
 
I like this guys site so I'd go for the 84.
https://www.leeroysramblings.com/Johnson%209.9_15.htm
 
The '84 15hp defiantly. Lighter weight, newer electronics , easier to work on , I'm of the opinion that the 80's to 90's are rock solid motors. I ran my 15 for a while on the 16ft and it did well.
 

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