235 evinrude

[jetboatperformance]

Hey everyone ,don't post here but need some input ,by a twist of fate I have come by a "short shaft Evinrude 235 1985 vintage" anything anyone can tell me about it would be helpfull eg reliability ,value? etc Thanks Tom

[W.O.TMarine]

i had an 78 235 and have a 88 200 and both are great motors strong runners. they 200 lasted us 5 seasons and we use it 2 to 3 time a week in that time period. if you have any question let me know.

[jetboatperformance]

Thanks ,not quite sure what my plans are yet the boat is sweet the way it sets but its truly a jet hull (Placecraft) I may remove the OB and convert it back Tom

[Xlration Marine]

Well alot of people like them. Bubble exaust and can make some good HP's. There is a nine page bibble floating around that tell's you what to do to make it a Screamer. They do have a bad spot in the rpm range 6500 to 7000? You need a gold flywhell to spin them up to 8000 and get away from the bad rpm's. They are lighter than the modern day stuff, by 100 pounds. They do tend to eat fuel at WOT. But then what doesn't. They are a great motor and parts are still out there. If it were me I would leave it on the boat. Jets are slugs compaired to that motor.I know I had one and spanked every jet I came across, well all but one. Dan from jet performace had a bad daytona.
Check out www.screamandfly.com look around at the pics. You will see some nice looking old 235's or 2 thirsty 5's. Good luck.

[jetboatperformance]

Thanks for the help Tom