Boat re-power project

[MarkyB [Veteran Member]]

This is my 2006 Century 2301 center console.

The Yamaha F225 has a cracked or corroded starboard cylinder head.
I have talked to several dealers and repair shops. Consensus is 4-6 weeks before they can even look at it, and absolute best case scenario is minimum $6,000 to repair and more likely $12,000.



We decided re-powering with a used motor is the quickest route back on the water.
This is a 2008 Evinrude ETEC 225. I made a road trip to Baton Rouge to pick it up.



It rode to work with me today because I haven’t fully worked out how I’m even getting off my truck.

[MarkyB [Veteran Member]]

I’m going to attempt to swap the motors myself.

This will be a daunting job.

I’m a bit intimidated.

Challenge accepted.


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[MarkyB [Veteran Member]]

Off the truck.

I found the operator, service, and installation manuals online.
I have a roadmap now, it’s doable.

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[Reserector [Veteran Member]]

I've always thought that outboards were easier than i/o because they just clamp onto the transom.
You need an A-frame and hoist.

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[MarkyB [Veteran Member]]

Yeah I have a hoist somewhere, it wasn’t where I thought it was.

It sounds simple like that, but the Evinrude weighs 517 lbs and the Yamaha is 551 lbs. That makes moving them challenging when you don’t have a shop to work with.
Since I’m changing brands, all of the controls and instruments will have to be changed out.


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[Reserector [Veteran Member]]

Did the controls come with the Evirude?

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[MarkyB [Veteran Member]]

I did get controls, whether the cables are long enough I don’t know yet.
Existing steering will work.
Got a tachometer, but will probably have to buy other gauges.

I’ve also been prepping to go to Texas later this week. This project will launch after Memorial Day.


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[MarkyB [Veteran Member]]

The goal for today was clean the work area, build a stand, and get the motor vertical.







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[MarkyB [Veteran Member]]

The paint is going to need a touch up.




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[MarkyB [Veteran Member]]

And that Raker II prop is not appropriate for my boat.
I’ll have to get a different one.


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