1983 omc 235.

[seef158]

Saw a good deal on a 235 evinrude, 1983 model year. I have a 1988 225 on my boat now. Wondering, is that 235 a crossflow? If so I'm assuming no gains to be had for me? I was wondering if it maybe had the good 2.7 heads that people swap onto the late 80s loopers like mine.

[LakeFever]

83 be a crossflow shaft rated. Thirsty but tough motas

[David]

I think all the 235s were propshaft rated. According to the attached, OMC didn't change to propshaft rated until 1985506323506324506325506326506327

[racer]

235 is crank rated and the looper is prop rated. The heads from the 235 will not fit your 88 looper.

[seef158]

Thanks all. Doesn't ound like I'd benefit at all by picking this up.

[perfmarine1]

54 lbs lighter

[RevmanII]

My first V6 outboard was a '78 235 Evinrude on a 21' Checkmate split window bow rider. Really nice boat. Never had issues with that motor in the 2 years or so I had it.