Decision time- 18 Parker

rtm111 · Jun 19, 2014

Looking for some feedback for my next step. I am the second owner of a 1990 1801. The 1999 Johnson 115 gear box went the other week. I was planning on moving up in 2015 anyway but now trying to determine do I spend about $3k to fix lower unit then sell, repower with used 4 stroke for about $5k, or sell as is (??) Boat and trailer are in very good shape and the motor compression is great just needs new lower unit.

Welcome any sage advice as I keep going back and forth on what to do and what is most economical.

Bryan 2530 · Jun 20, 2014

Put this on there and go boating.

http://www.sterndrive.cc/product/Fits-O ... 04632.html

$3000???

Who quoted you that?

Megabyte · Jun 20, 2014

Agree with Bryan.
Replace the lower and enjoy her until you are ready to move up.

WyeKnot · Jun 20, 2014

Megabyte":1vb070o8 said:
Agree with Bryan.
Replace the lower and enjoy her until you are ready to move up.

Ditto!

shawnee83 · Jun 21, 2014

x3. That is a fairly easy project to do yourself. I replaced one on my old 170 Henry O with the 1989 115 Yamaha. Even doing it for the first time, it's a 3 hour project taking your time and scratching your head a bunch. Go for it and fix it. Good luck.