siwash Posted July 27, 2022 Report Share Posted July 27, 2022 I'm looking at two engines. Both early 80s models and both OMCs and equal hp. The electric start is $250 more (without tank and hose). The manual comes with tank/hose. Is the electric start worth the extra money? Do they tend to break down and require more repair? Less reliable? I'm just thinking manual might be more reliable because there's less to break down. Electric is nice and convenient though. Thoughts? Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fisherman Posted July 27, 2022 Report Share Posted July 27, 2022 What size motor? Anything under 10 HP I wouldn't, anything over that it can start to wreak hell with the shoulder. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terry Posted July 27, 2022 Report Share Posted July 27, 2022 The bigger the hp the more you want electric start electric start should have a charging system to charge your battery which can be a big bonus and it will have a manual start capability if your battery dies 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
siwash Posted July 27, 2022 Author Report Share Posted July 27, 2022 Thought I mentioned the HP. 25 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
siwash Posted July 27, 2022 Author Report Share Posted July 27, 2022 Thanks guys. Guess the extra money is worth it. The charging option alone is great Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
akaShag Posted July 27, 2022 Report Share Posted July 27, 2022 2 hours ago, siwash said: Thanks guys. Guess the extra money is worth it. The charging option alone is great worth every penny! And as somebody noted, there is probably a manual start you can use if things go pear-shaped. Doug Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GYPSY400 Posted July 27, 2022 Report Share Posted July 27, 2022 I'd definitely go with electric start on an old motor like that.. but it might not have charging system, you will have to check with a meter. I have a 25 from the 70's, has electric start, but no charging... you only get 4 amps at 5000rpm anyway. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
siwash Posted July 27, 2022 Author Report Share Posted July 27, 2022 12 minutes ago, GYPSY400 said: I'd definitely go with electric start on an old motor like that.. but it might not have charging system, you will have to check with a meter. I have a 25 from the 70's, has electric start, but no charging... you only get 4 amps at 5000rpm anyway. Good to know... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Podric Posted July 27, 2022 Report Share Posted July 27, 2022 Had a large electric start motor that had a manual back up. There was no way i would ever be capable to pull start it if the electric start failed. 100% you made the right decision. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
siwash Posted July 28, 2022 Author Report Share Posted July 28, 2022 (edited) Well I hope It does have a charging system... here is a pic of the motor I am going to pick up soon: Also, when it comes to tanks I know that metal tanks have that classic durability to them but some of the used ones I've shopped for online seem to have surface rust in many cases. I'm concerned that rust might be internal as well. I came across this plastic tank that seller has a fuel line for a merc but says I could switch out the line for an omc and it should be compatible with the Evinrude. Here's the pic of the tank. Is it a compatible tank as long as I get the right fuel line? Thanks for the help, guys! Edited July 28, 2022 by siwash Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
glen Posted July 28, 2022 Report Share Posted July 28, 2022 You could use a merc fitting on the tank and a evinrude fitting on the motor. OR change the fitting on the tank to evinrude Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LostAnotherOne Posted July 28, 2022 Report Share Posted July 28, 2022 I purchased a new 20hp manual start Yamaha last year and I regret not spending the extra for the electric. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GYPSY400 Posted July 29, 2022 Report Share Posted July 29, 2022 YES! Get a plastic tank!! Don't even consider a used metal tank!!!! You can use whatever you want on the tank side or even put a barb to 1/4npt connector and permanently mount the hose to the tank ( one less failure point) . If you must disconnect the hose from the tank, the best connector is an Attwood universal spray-less connector. Part number 8838TM6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
siwash Posted July 29, 2022 Author Report Share Posted July 29, 2022 15 minutes ago, GYPSY400 said: YES! Get a plastic tank!! Don't even consider a used metal tank!!!! You can use whatever you want on the tank side or even put a barb to 1/4npt connector and permanently mount the hose to the tank ( one less failure point) . If you must disconnect the hose from the tank, the best connector is an Attwood universal spray-less connector. Part number 8838TM6 Great info, thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hack_Fisherman Posted July 30, 2022 Report Share Posted July 30, 2022 Yes that is the right fitting on the tank. Someone mentioned using merc fittings. I like them better. Obviously You could only use merc on the tank side though Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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