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Help identifying Mariner Outboard 50HP

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Eric12486

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Hello,

This is my first post and a long shot. Looking at a Mariner 50HP 4 cylinder outboard which is on a 1986 bass boat. I was unable to locate the serial number plate so going to throw out some pictures. This would be for a swap out project for my sons 16' Alumicraft with a solid running Mercury 25HP. The motor turned over smooth and supposedly ran in November of 2019.
Does anyone have any personal experience with this motor, good or bad?

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Here are more photos hope the link works correctly.
https://photos.app.goo.gl/Cge9wE3YPJNmZhvu9

Thanks in advance, Eric
 
Just a MERCURY motor that is painted grey.----Mid to late 1980's model.-----They built that style of engine since about 1960 and even earlier.-----Nothing wrong with the design.----If there is an " auto blend " oil tank , you throw that away as far as you can.---Mix gas / oil at 50:1 in the tank.----Install a new impeller and test run.
 
Thank for the reply. So for $550 including all controls and such a worth while investment for maybe a winter swap out? I am wondering how much better performance over the 25HP since the 50 much be at least 100+lbs heavier.
 
Damn right! that motor has Power Trim which is one of the best features you can have on a boat. Make sure you get the pump and hoses! 100 lbs heavier but 2x the HP. and you can trim the boat for performance.
 
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