Well guys, I need your help. I've got a Neptune 1800 with a '94 115hp
Johnson (J115TLERC) and the engines basically gone beyond repair.
Compression of 30 on the 3rd cylinder. The other 3 are much higher. The
engines already been rebuilt and the mechanic says it'd be a waste of
money to try that again.

I'm a poor young professional, but I really want to have a good fishing
boat to keep my life after work fun, and I can't stay away from the
water. The boat is in pretty good shape for an older boat, seems to
still float.

Whats the best thing to do with the boat/engine?

Should I sell the engine separately and buy another engine? If so, how
much will it cost me to buy a nice reliable engine that will work with
my boat?

Should I just sell the whole thing to someone and buy another boat?

OldReliable wrote:
Well guys, I need your help. I've got a Neptune 1800 with a '94 115hp
Johnson (J115TLERC) and the engines basically gone beyond repair.
Compression of 30 on the 3rd cylinder. The other 3 are much higher. The
engines already been rebuilt and the mechanic says it'd be a waste of
money to try that again.

I'm a poor young professional, but I really want to have a good fishing
boat to keep my life after work fun, and I can't stay away from the
water. The boat is in pretty good shape for an older boat, seems to
still float.

Whats the best thing to do with the boat/engine?

Should I sell the engine separately and buy another engine? If so, how
much will it cost me to buy a nice reliable engine that will work with
my boat?

Should I just sell the whole thing to someone and buy another boat?

Rebuilt power head.

On 28 Mar 2006 13:38:21 -0800, "OldReliable"
wrote:

Whats the best thing to do with the boat/engine?

If you're happy with the boat, your cheapest option is to find a good
used motor to replace the one you have. Of course if you find a used
boat/motor combo at an attractive price you could always sell your
existing boat as is.

A boat recycling company has offered me $400 on the motor. Is that a
pretty good resale value for a motor with a busted cylinder?

On 29 Mar 2006 08:06:11 -0800, "OldReliable"
wrote:

A boat recycling company has offered me $400 on the motor. Is that a
pretty good resale value for a motor with a busted cylinder?

I really don't know but given the age and horsepower it certainly
sounds like it might be in the ballpark. Have you priced any used
motors to get an idea of what is out there?