I have an older model Triton TR boat with a blown-up Ficht 225 hp Evinrude motor sitting on the back of it. I have a chance of getting a motor off of a tornado damaged boat locally pretty cheap to replace my blown Ficht engine with. I've been told it's an 89 model motor/boat with an 89' 200 hp Mariner motor. What all would i have to do to change it over from a 99 Evinrude to a 89 Mariner(it being an 89 model engine i assume it is the same as a Mercury motor and can be rebuilt still if need be). My Triton also has hydraulic steering, which i would like to keep if it possible.

Rebuilding the Ficht is not an option, too many problem$ overall.

Thanks!

Buzz, this is an interesting project to say the least.  I realize you may get a good price but I am sure you know you need to verify the compression and leakdown so you really know just how good of a deal it is, or isn't. Maybe if you know the history of the boat you are already comfortable with the integrity of the motor.
     With that said I would think you probably need to switch over the controls. Will these come with it ? I hope you can work out a good setup for a steal of a price. BTW, this will be a good time to make sure the transom is up to snuff also.

Have you looked at rebuilt newer motors.  An older motor will suck gas down more then that ficht did.  The 225 I have now gets better gas mileage then my old merc 135

Buzz, I feel ya. These sleds aint cheap to keep. Today I went to a lake that I haven't been to for 8 yrs. There is a reason why it's been so long. My boat don't like that lake. Got a small club tourney there Sunday  so I figured I better go take a look around. NOT !
   I did catch a fish . 1 12" crappie at 2 o'clock. What a long day. I think I got hung on every stump in the lake, same as last time. Don't even want to look at the bottom of my boat.  All but one were easy on and easy off. One was on plane about 25 mph. OUCH ! The trim/tilt relay got stuck in the up position and wouldn't quit running when I let go of the switch. I had to tie the kill switch cord around it so I could make it stop long enough to investigate. I pulled the relays and switched em and suddenly everything worked fine. While I was still tied up I decided to pull my trolling motor head cover off and line up the directional arrow since it had jumped a tooth or two from banging around in the stumps. That's when the screwdriver jumped ship. 
     When I got on the trailer she didn't really look too much worse for the wear except for the mud I threw on the back deck trying to get over a flat.
     Today I was the statue. I think I'll see if I can sweet talk Rachel into tying on a couple of crankbaits and trolling for eyes. I don't think there are any more bass in there than there were 8 yrs ago.


 

Just asking but what is a Magnum? Good Luck!

Buzz,

  I thought you meant the motor type was a magnum. I think I've seen a Mariner Magnum somewhere before. If it's a good enough deal, would it be a good enough deal to put it on the back of the Triton until you really find what you want?