Really what is a good motor?
Submitted by Redfin Wrangler on Fri, 2012-02-03 08:32
Can anyone put me in the direction of of which is the best motor on the market.Some say evinrude some say mercury optimax.115 hp's.would really like to know only got 1 chance to get it right.
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snappermiles
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i wouldnt buy either
yammy honda or suzuki if i was to buy an outboard
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Lastchance
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I thought Ledge64 did the
I thought Ledge64 did the Friday funnies. Are you for real? From your experience, what is wrong with those motors?
snappermiles
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sorry guys
when i said i wouldnt buy either i was talking about the merc and the etec in his post and then saying i would buy suzuki yammy and honda!
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Eats Roots Shoots And Leaves?
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Brucesta
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that's probably the 3
that's probably the 3 companies i would recommend.... spelling mistake snappermiles?
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carnarvonite
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Etec
Add Etec. Yamaha and Honda list, from what I've seen of Suzukis they are thirsty
marble
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Dont believe what you read
Dont believe what you read that Suzukis are thirsty. Put a 300 Zuk on it and you will never look back
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Redfin Wrangler
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etec
they do seem like great motors the etecs,but have heard of problems?
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Brucesta
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just make sure you check the
just make sure you check the weight of them all and make sure your transom can take it, some of these models may use say a 4 cylinder motor instead of maybe a 3 cylinder model, or they detune a bigger displacement motor to get their certian 115hp model. Plenty of choice in this range and first question is are you biased in any way for whatever personal reason to either 2 stroke or 4 stroke, you can cut half the field out quickly that way. No need to go into the pro's and cons of both, they are all subjective to the individual and 115hp probably is a size some of the points fan boys of either start to cancel each other out, search for topics on here and you'll see it's like Holden and Ford...
Put it this way, 4 stroke then i'd be looking at Yamaha then Honda then Suzuki only due to my exposure with these three but all have been good. Two stroke Etec is the go then probably a Mercury after that. Of course you could get a 2 stroke suzuki or 4 stroke mercury but there's reasons why the same general answers come up, these companies focus on certian technologies and stick with it.
But then if you choose to fit something like a Tohatsu etc then good luck buddy.
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carnarvonite
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No problems
I've got a 60hp Etec and haven't had a single problem with it. It compares with a mates Honda on fuel economy when we both do the same trip to the islands together in same size boats and doesn't require the servicing that he has to get done.
Mr Bigalow
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this old chestnut
From my experience, people who buy cetain 2 stroke engines (i wont mention the flavour) also own waeco's, drive nissans with "Tojo Tower" stickers.
Spend the extra money on a foustroke, either yam suz hon. You wont regret it when your in the marine shop buying fishing gear and the bloke at the service counter is buying injectors and bulk oil.
Just my opinion, which is not worth much....
I can see this thread going around in circles
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dodgy
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Ok, I'll bite. Drive a prado
Ok, I'll bite. Drive a prado with an engel in the back. Running a 150 etec with 1100 hours without any injector issues or issues of any kind actually. Top the oil tank up every 500l of fuel or so.
Where does that leave me?
Does anyone know where the love of god goes, when the waves turn the minutes to hours?
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.....lucky
.....lucky
kyleh3110
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haha on the side of the road
haha on the side of the road soon jks
Brucesta
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also a good motor is the one
also a good motor is the one that isn't bolted together monday morning or friday afternoon, dunno how you guarantee that though....
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Redfin Wrangler
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take alook at image above.
25 footer,40mm thick back (transom?),what u think of a 115 etec on that?
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strike_zone
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250 HP VERADO
supercharged 4 stroke bulk power what else do you need
dodgy
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25 foot? Ain't no 115 gonna
25 foot? Ain't no 115 gonna push that thing properly.
Does anyone know where the love of god goes, when the waves turn the minutes to hours?
Lastchance
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Was thinking the same.
Was thinking the same. Looking at the photos, I dont know where old mate has measured 25 foot from - maybe he ha sincluded the Lada Niva that tows it?
Righteo
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+1 etec 450 hours 1 minor
+1 etec 450 hours 1 minor problem which was out of the 300hrs warranty but they still covered it.
Here we go again.
Man Overboard
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You will know if you have
You will know if you have bought the right motor, by the amount of hours it spends in the workshop.
I was heart set on an e tech, until 3 boats got towed back in 1 season down south. I bought a honda 4 stroke over a Yammy, on advice from our local marine mechanic, have not looked back.
Yammy or Honda, and have a word with the local bloke who is servicing it.
fishfish
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mounting ??
Can you tell us a bit more about how that ali adapter is mounted to the glass transom ???
cheers fishfish
Brucesta
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I'm with dodgy, 200hp plus is
I'm with dodgy, 200hp plus is whats gonna be needed. in that case go 4 stroke then. anything more than 150hp the 2 stroke benefits are all but gone, bigger motors have better torque so either of the three brands sugessted before and now it's down to hp choice.
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pale ale
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What style of fishing will
What style of fishing will you be doing? A lot of trolling or drift fishing with the engine idling or low revs?? Then definately four stroke. Do you get seasick?? If so, avoid the smelly 2 stroke. If you just wanna cruise out to your spot, drop anchor and fish, then either would be ok.
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"Lucky" haha i like that..
"Lucky" haha i like that..
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Redfin Wrangler
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more images above.
i have been told a 200 maybe too big,do u think a 115 etec will jump up on the plane?
the pod has bolts horizontly whole way across and 3 others ech side below which i still have to do.
the bak of boat has been extended to 40mm fibreglass and fibreglass arms from bilge to bak for strenght as so aliminun rails.
mainly bottom fishing and a bit of trolling. opinions pls..?
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glastronomic
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In my oppinion , you need at
In my oppinion , you need at the very least 150HP and trim tabs to help this boat to plane at a reasonable speed.
Weight of the engine of your choice is going to make a BIG difference on how your boat is going to go.
Mercury have been making outboards since the early 1950ish and still going very strong.
I think that all the major brands are of good quality and design.
Pilbra Dave
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Twin Parsun's or Zougshen's
Change the pod to take twin Parsun or Zougshen 40's you'll never look back enjoying countless minutes of reliable pure performance
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Ryan C
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youll need more than 115 hp
my seafox 25" i just sold had twin 115 merc fourstrokes and it definately wouldnt plane with 1 engine (i tried) your boat looks heavier than that so i would say at least 200hp is what you will need , the 175 verado i have now would probably just do but you dont want your outboard working hard all the time so id go bigger, in my experience i have had honda , mercury 4 stroke, mercury verado, suzuki and they are all good motors in my opinion. cheers
Ryan C
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or do as pilbara dave says
set it up for twin parsun 40's and go powerboat racing at waroona dam. cheers
Swan River Fisher
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really any new engine now
really any new engine now days will be fine. its just a matter of what you want.
if it is 25' then get A LOT more than a 115. What was on it previously?
Redfin Wrangler
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previous motor
253 holden coomodore red motor inboard with ha volvo penta leg,so i think
anythings a upgrade, i thought the 115 etec had heaps of balls ,myb not?
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glastronomic
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253c/i had 175HP in
253c/i had 174HP in standard configuration and a fair bit of torque(335NM).
An 115HP etec is good but not in the same HP class.
Redfin Wrangler
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johnson 150 hp ocean pro
what do u think bout a late model ocean pro 150?
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Swan River Fisher
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still not enough grunt i
still not enough grunt i rekon
how much are you looking at spending?
lawndered
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new or secondhand
Thats the question, if secondhad, roll the dice and best of luck. My 115etec pushes my 1750 which only weights somewhere around 800kgs with motor, so a light boat, and fully loaded, no worries at all.
If you would like a little rap redfin let me know.
I only wanted a 4 stroke Honda prefrebly, suzi next. Honda had some delivery issues with parts at the stage i brought the boat and the dealer talked me into the ETEC. I already was thinking maybe Etec but only cause i get 115hp, instead of the honda 90hp and Suzi 100hp, du to transom weight.
Heard all the horror stories and it took the dealer nearly 3 hours and some stiff negotions for me to say yes.
Now, its only done 39hrs, boats what 3 months 4 months old. It irritated me initially because it runs double oil for awhile and can smell a little, but it doesnt use alot of oil once worn in runs nice V4 as is the 150, which may be more what your after.
If I had the honda it would of cost me a service, so say $400. And now what convinces me that the etec is a good motor, just ask any 4 stroke owner about service costs and I think you have to look at what your using it for. And if a 4 stroke goes wrong it goes bang(check the article)
Trailer Boat magazine issue 276 Nov-Dec'11 has a really good right up on the pros and cons of all types of outboards.
I have a copy, if you like and I can do it PM me your email and I will scan in the 4 or so pages and email to you.
Redfin Wrangler
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about 15000 $
was gona spend about 15 thousand ,but am open to other options,(2nd hand dealers)
first choice was etec 115 but now not sure mayb 150 etec v4.need it to plane 4 sure will b doing serious missions
,need power,pretty sure etec have a 5yr waranty ?
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Righteo
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3 year 300hr warranty i
3 year 300hr warranty i think. big fan of the etec but in saying that wouldnt hesitate to buy any new outboard, im not a brand whore. these are mechanical items and are not designed to last forever, how would these companys make money if they did? 90 etec on a 5.2 stacer and only get 27 knots with 4 guys full fuel esky ect, would think your tub may need above 150 as a few people keep stating.
Here we go again.
Redfin Wrangler
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cheers
thnkz 4 all the info ever1,im gona raise the stakes i think..
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Swan River Fisher
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look in the paper thers a 06
look in the paper thers a 06 150hp honda 4 stroke for 14k something.
stevebw23
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etec all the way
etec= awsum power-weight ratio, cheap on fuel, less moving parts than 4stroke so less to go wrong, 300hr service intervals, good warranty, quiet running and start first time every time and they dont smell bad like some people say
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Mr Bigalow
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300hr service intervals +
300hr service intervals + saltwater = yuck
2 strokes are old technology
If you want reliability you cant go wrong with the fourstrokes.
The proofs in the pudding look at all the work boats up (karratha) here and what motors they have.
Lets be honest people are only buying etecs to save money on the initial outlay... You will kick yourself later
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Righteo
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could be wrong but 300hr is
could be wrong but 300hr is only the first sevice interval and the engine is under warranty that whole time, after that every 100 i believe.
2 strokes are old technology... kinda like the wheel, but it has been tweeked alot over the last 5 decades as have 2 strokes.
can you explain what in the 300hr first service interval being used in saltwater you find to be yuck?
couldnt you pop the cover and check for any external probs?
since a 2t doesnt have valves that need adjusting or need its oil and filter changed as the oil is injected with the fuel to provide lubrication to the bearings, what on the regular 4t service is done thats not done on a 2t service?
do you have a solid mechanical knowledge? maybe in the marine background?
i would think the corrosion on a 2t and 4t from saltwater after 300hrs would be similiar as they both use saltwater to cool the engine yeah?
eitherway i would own a 4t or 2t, it doesnt bother me.
Here we go again.
Mr Bigalow
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Im a marine mechanic mate,
Im a marine mechanic mate, and ive even sold etecs...
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strike_zone
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what are you
a mechanic or a salesman
Mr Bigalow
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neither anymore, but i love
neither anymore, but i love how passionate people are when they are stuck with a time bomb!
oh but you never have to service them.
anyway this isnt very constructive.,
Over and out
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nico
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WHat height is that pod set
WHat height is that pod set up at 20 or 25 inch? looks 20 to me might just be the freeboard though looks a bit low for my first glance.
Engines is personal prefrence and the best deal you get every body on this site has had good and Bad with different brands of engines my pick is Mercury opti or Verado depending on what you were using the rig for a 150 minimum for my thoughts How long is this boat?
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neville hood
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when i was doing some
when i was doing some research for a motor for my boat, a dealer who sold a large range of makes bluntly explaned ( i was looking at honda at the time ) to me that the yamaha back up service was the best of them all. i did not buy the motor off him as this make was part of the package that came with the boat l purchased but it was pleasing to hear as i think this would be one of the more important things to look at.
cheers neville
CCC
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Mate talk to some experts
Mate talk to some experts about this. There is a lot that can be done with propellor pitch and shape. can get 3,4 and 5 blade props. Its not all about the HP.
CCC
glastronomic
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The other issue is the room
The other issue is the room to tilt up the chosen engine as the area is not looking very big between the pod mount and the stern of the boat.
You are hanging a great deal of weight beyond the rearmost floating point with very little added buoancy to aliviate the different weight distribution.
A test run after you have bought & installed the engine of your choice will make it clear if you are going to have to invest in propper trimtabs.
Any 200HP (4 stroke) eggbeater is going to add serious weight on that pod!
nico
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Yes true though nothing worse
Yes true though nothing worse than a under poweed boat props are technical this has been covered many times what do you want bow lift,stern lift, push heavy loads top end cruising lots of variables here need mor info length, beam weight,draft then straight to the prop calcalator even this is trial and error.
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Redemperor000
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Evinrude etec are the best
Evinrude etec are the best outboards imo, can go very long times without a service,
scotto
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No they can't
They can go first 300 hours without one, then straight to the normal 100 hour servicing
One thing I know is, my boat performs faaaarkloads better, since I replaced my 2 stroke 115 johnno, with a 4stroke 115 Suzuki. Hands down, no questions asked, shut the gate, go fuck yourself.
Swan River Fisher
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thats one way to put it!
thats one way to put it!
MattMiller
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Well said Scotto
you really do have a way with words
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scotto Im getting mixed
scotto Im getting mixed messages there....
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Wrong
Just had a first service done on mine and don't need to see him for another 300 hours
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LOL
LOL
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"I Dunno Ron, that seems
"I Dunno Ron, that seems kind of crazy"
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All I can say on this matter
is that I did a ton of research on this. Pros/cons etc etc. Looked at websites all over. All company sites with a pinch of salt. Probably 6 months of research for what I needed.
I needed, more like wanted!! a more fuel efficient and safe motor for heading out wide from Dampier.
My answer from a scientific mind to follow, but simply in the size motor you will need I would probably go ETEC. 175 at least IMO. At 225hp the value etc balances, below 150hp , no question it is ETEC. The 15hp ??? dont know much.
My research verdict, 115-150 ETEC, 200-225 =, with a question that perhaps 4S might be slightly ahead at 225, above 4S.
However It IS aFord vs Holden battle, and I only researhed for my wish/wants.
I have an ETEC 115 and cant praise the demon in there enough. Pretty liberal with my money when it comes to fishing gear, very much not so with the stuff to get me there. So I check every angle. Safety at sea first!!!!
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Righteo
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ford vs holden, had to come
ford vs holden, had to come up sooner or later.
Here we go again.
stilly
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length
im goin to call it, not sure that hull is 25 foot think you have gained atleast three on the trailer, as the boat stands looking at the image a 150 four stroke yam would do it wonders imo
Redfin Wrangler
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ok
wat do u think would happen if i did bust a etec 115 on it?wonder if it will move at all.
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glastronomic
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Yes it will move, but an
Yes it will move, but an underpowered boat is very irritating for the owner who has spend his hard earned on it.
There are some very knowledgeable people here, (not me) who can help you a fair bit if you post up the brand and type of boat it is,or the lenght etc so the weight etc can be determined and a better assesment can be made.
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Is it a 22ft Mariner Pacer?
Is it a 22ft Mariner Pacer?
Mr Bigalow
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Ita hard to call it ford vs
Ita hard to call it ford vs holden, the two products would have to be simular...
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lawndered
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What did you think of the article
What did you think of the article Redfin, just re-read it and i think its can help peole who arent sure on alot of issues. Had an example of a stern drive replacement with a outboard also!
Be good to know if it was any help.
just dhu it
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pod design
Redfin , i dont think you will get a perfect answer on the type of motor
I would first be checking with who made the pod what size motor it is rated for before installing a motor above its range
IMO the Yammys are good as are the suzis and Hondas which are all four strokes , this creates more weight on the transom and slower of the mark then the ETIC s Mercs and the Yammy also make a high tech 2 stroke HDPI These will give a quicker pick up from start i wouldnt be going any smaller than a 150 hp 2 stroke but reckon a 175 2 stroke would be good in the 4 stroke 175 to 200 hp judging the O/A length that was stated.
The brand you buy should have at least 3 if not 5 years warranty cover so most items should be covered, then really it just gets down to cost IMO
Tomcat
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No way
No way I would gamble 20 grand on the back of a boat that was designed for inboard so best of luck and agree with other comments that it's not 25ft
glastronomic
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20 K will get you a brand
20 K will get you a brand new 220HP MPI Mercruiser installed in your boat, ready to rock & roll..
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I reckon you'd find that is
I reckon you'd find that is for a bolt in swap, not to modify a pod to sterndrive or one type motor to another?
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From talking to outboard
From talking to outboard mechanics and personal experience I would be more concerned about whether it was made in Japan or not rather than the number of strokes.
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Here we go again.
Redfin Wrangler
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neville hood
can u plz explain yamaha bak up motor and other cheers..
and suzuki is good but a bit more cash. i think?
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Spell
Mate I thought I was a bad speller now I don't feel so bad
neville hood
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Like most of the fellas have
Like most of the fellas have said most of the motors are good. Ive had 4stroke merc on my 475 trailcraft and it purred like a kitten. Now I have Yamaha 150 4 stroke on my 6.2 barcrusher. When I enquired about future motors I did a lot of reseach and one of the bigger dealers I rang told me the after sales service from yamaha was second to none. If he had warranty issues and the like the were much better to deal with and I suppose made his buisness easeier to operate when issues arise. Nothing worse than waiting or arguing about issuse with motors. I suppose its a bit like me and shimano, its hard to beat 10 year warranty. Also reading articles from Trailer Boat is good for info. I read an article about the barcrusher 5.6 and the fellow spent mre of the article raving about how good the motor was. hope that helps a little, good luck, usually the motor you get you will be happy with.
cheers neville
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tomcat
tomcat! u might b a good speller ,but u sure sound like a idiot.,lol cheers for info nev.
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allrounder
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If you don't take the time to NOT use text talk
I and a lot of others will be less likely to respond.Calling an older wiser member that has taken the time to give advice Stupid is not a wise move either.Dont know what you do for a living(Dont really care either)but if you send me a text or a letter with speak like that you would get no work from our company.
So tell me have you got your info from years on the water or hours on the internet?
adian73
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mercury optimax.125 hp's
mercury optimax.125 hp's
Redfin Wrangler
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all rounder
chek ur head ,get off my thread.
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My head is fine mate
It is an open forum
So tell me have you got your info from years on the water or hours on the internet?
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U dun bin a bad fella dere
U dun bin a bad fella dere olronda, don u b telin dat fella how 2 cay tins
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allrounder
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Lol mate
So tell me have you got your info from years on the water or hours on the internet?
marble
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Took me 2 rums to get it
Took me 2 rums to get it right
PMY 25 Centre Console DF300 Suzuki
allrounder
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.
So tell me have you got your info from years on the water or hours on the internet?
Shane O
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Tohatsu
I have a 55 up Tohatsu 2stroke, fair enough it is not in the league of the motor you are talking about but it does not miss a beat.
Are they any good in the bigger size models?
Redfin Wrangler
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Date Joined: 21/01/12
for now its gona b a etec .v4 sum sort 150
.probably a etec..
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Swan River Fisher
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Date Joined: 03/05/11
wat iz e sayin bout sum sort
wat iz e sayin bout sum sort 150. do u want ur boat ta move? lol
Redfin Wrangler
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Date Joined: 21/01/12
150 hp
i can see a 150 working a treat on this,but i am no boat buider.
so wish me luck. looking foward to hear from more 150 owners. and i think its actually 21 ft.
"No life is so happy and so pleasant as the life of the well-govern'd angler."
Dizzy
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Date Joined: 21/02/11
Got a new Suzuki DF150 on my
Got a new Suzuki DF150 on my 20ft'er and it's great.
(Replaced a 115, and made a big difference).
42+knots flat out, economical cruise at 25-30knots
Has heaps of torque to spin a big 15.75" diameter prop for plenty of bite.