Differences 2003 - 2012 Merc 60hp 4 stroke
Submitted by Giddyarp on Fri, 2015-08-07 22:59
Hi all,
Still researching my (hopefully soon) boat purchase. I have been looking at a few boats with a 60 Merc 4 stroke fitted, one I really like is 2012, another is a 2003. Other than the age and hours run, are there any major differences between the two year models ? Have done a bit of hunting around and cant find much out.
Thanks in advance for your replies,
Cheers
Dane
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Dane Field '03 475 Freedom Sport powered by an '03 60HP efi Merc Towed behind THE 100 (UZJ100 Sahara with a lot of good gear) Located in the Rockingham region "A poor man always buys things twice"
cruzy111
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Carby and fuel injected
The early one will have carbys and the newer one will be fuel injected. Fuel injected is much better after having both. Start better, run better and no carby issues. The carby ones can be a nightmare if not run regularly. If you do buy the carby one take it for a good run and make sure it runs sweet over the whole rev range and starts easily.
Giddyarp
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Date Joined: 20/02/15
Thanks for your reply mate.
Thanks for your reply mate. Both are efi motors (maybe it is a newer motor than the owner thought). I will do a closer check before purchasing. Is that the only real difference between them?
Cheers, Dane
Dane Field '03 475 Freedom Sport powered by an '03 60HP efi Merc Towed behind THE 100 (UZJ100 Sahara with a lot of good gear) Located in the Rockingham region "A poor man always buys things twice"
Giddyarp
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Date Joined: 20/02/15
Hi all. Ended up with the
Hi all. Ended up with the 2003 model.pick it up Monday >:)
Dane Field '03 475 Freedom Sport powered by an '03 60HP efi Merc Towed behind THE 100 (UZJ100 Sahara with a lot of good gear) Located in the Rockingham region "A poor man always buys things twice"