Had to make a new motor decision! What would YOU have done?

[AaronP]

I needed a motor to put on my brand new 20 foot Crestliner. My 10 year old 50hp Johnson is starting to act up so I decided I'd trade it in for something new before something goes really wrong with it.<br /><br />My choices were narrowed down to:<br /><br />60hp Yamaha 2-stroke ($4400 after trade in)<br />50hp Honda 4-stroke ($5200 after trade in)<br /><br />what would you do? I'll post my decision later tonight.

 

[wayne c.]

Re: Had to make a new motor decision! What would YOU have done?

Go with the Honda 4-stroke, have you looked at Yamaha 4-strokes ? For the extra money, the 4-strokes are the way to go. I'm on my 2nd one now.

 

[JB]

Re: Had to make a new motor decision! What would YOU have done?

Hi, Aaron.<br /><br />I agree with Leaner. Go 4 stroke.<br /><br />But I recommend an EFI four stroke, which the Honda is not. <br /><br />Either the Johnson/Suzuki 50 or the Mercury 60 are fuel injected. They will cost a bit more, but EFI does for 4 stroke outboards what it does for cars. Computer control makes them so much better behaved.<br /><br />Complicated? Yes, but not as complicated as three or four carbs.<br /><br />Once you have used a 4 stroke you will never go back.<br /><br />Red sky at night. . .<br />JB

 

[AaronP]

Re: Had to make a new motor decision! What would YOU have done?

a guy I know is a really good mechanic and works on outboards, and he told me that the the american motors are good, however the japanese motors really do have them beat and are quite a bit better?<br /><br />Can anyone elaborate on this or tell me what you think?<br /><br />ALSO, I chose the 60hp Yamaha. I didn't mean to imply that I was still trying to decide, I just wanted to know what you guys think. It's more powerful, however the ultimate factor was the $800 lower cost. I don't mind mixing oil in with the gas, been doin it my whole life. Also, fuel efficiency isn't that important to me. I don't mind putting 8 bucks worth of gas in when I need to.

 

[Lark40]

Re: Had to make a new motor decision! What would YOU have done?

Why did you ask for advice if you didn't care about convenience (oil mixing) or about gas economy (carb vs. EFI)?<br /><br />Having worked with carburetors for 42 years, I think you made a mistake to not go with EFI, given that you had a choice...

 

[AaronP]

Re: Had to make a new motor decision! What would YOU have done?

well, I thought the best parts of the 4-strokes were the noise and the reliability.

 

[Skinnywater]

Re: Had to make a new motor decision! What would YOU have done?

My choice was simular to yours, Yamaha or Honda.<br />I definately wanted a 4stroke for the clean running smoothness and less noise. I asked several people in the business. I asked dealers that offered both. Always, without exception the answer was, "they are both so close and equal and it was a Chev/Ford kind of thing". However, if you listen REAL close to the experts, the edge was given to Honda for a touch more refinement/smoothness. Also, additional important differences were revealed. The Yamaha has a deminishing warranty over 2 years. The Honda has a top to prop warranty over 3 years. The carberated models have a 4 year emmisions warranty that cover the carbs and related components. I'm also powering a jetdrive and the carbs are better suited for the task. The Honda BF50 is 53 pounds lighter then the Yamaha F50.<br />The choice was real easy and I paid a little extra for the Honda.

 

[MURX]

Re: Had to make a new motor decision! What would YOU have done?

I woulda bought the honda................<br />don't take long to spend 800 on oil and plugs. when you fish hard <br /><br />different strokes............ yada yada yada

 

[Duckbay]

Re: Had to make a new motor decision! What would YOU have done?

Geez Araon<br />Your living proof, some guys just don't get it.<br /><br />Gentlemen like JB & The Capt do and you just throw all the good stuff, right out the window?<br /><br />Don't quite understand your logic?

 

[Duckbay]

Re: Had to make a new motor decision! What would YOU have done?

Geez Aaron<br />Your living proof, some guys just don't get it.<br /><br />Gentlemen like JB & The Capt do and you just throw all the good stuff, right out the window?<br /><br />Don't quite understand your logic?

 

[butlp]

Re: Had to make a new motor decision! What would YOU have done?

If it had been me, I would have contacted mrmerc in Havelock Ontario,Canada and purchased a new 2002 Mercury 4 stroke.<br />He sells the 50 hp EFI for Can$7050 approx US$4400 and the 60 hp EFI for Can$7750 approx US$4850. <br />The warranty is three years and I think the price includes prop and installation, so you may be able negotiate a little. I believe there is no duty or sales tax applicable and shipping can't be that much!<br /><br />With the money saved you could have a vacation in Canada, have mrmerc install the motor and then do some great Walleye fishing in the area.<br /><br />Sounds to me that you guy's south of the boarder a paying way too much for your motors

 

[JB]

Re: Had to make a new motor decision! What would YOU have done?

Howdy Aaron.<br /><br />Making a decision first and then asking for advice is sometimes done by folks with buyer's remorse, seeking some support.<br /><br />You are not going to get it from me.<br /><br />You bought a decent engine that will give you good service, but not the best decision by a long shot.<br /><br />If you really value the advice of experienced people, ask for it first, then decide.<br /><br />Red sky at night. . .<br />JB

 

[AaronP]

Re: Had to make a new motor decision! What would YOU have done?

a bunch of assholes on this board. I don't have buyers remourse, nor was I asking for advice, I simply wanted to see what you guys would have done.<br /><br />I'm outta here.

 

[495v]

Re: Had to make a new motor decision! What would YOU have done?

You see what you guys went and did.....LOL He didn't last too long, registered yesterday, posted 4 times and is outta here! Oh well, I guess he couldn't handle it. You would think a professional fishing guide would know better. What an a-hole! Now he's got posting remorse.

 

[MURX]

Re: Had to make a new motor decision! What would YOU have done?

Boy oh Boy, if you think these guys are assholes you must be new to internet boating sites! and remember opinions are a lot like assholes.... everyones got one.............. HE HE HE HE

 

[WOOLY BUGGER]

Re: Had to make a new motor decision! What would YOU have done?

THRY HAVE A NEW 4 STROK MOTOR MADE IN YUGOSLAVIA, ITS CALLES ANUUUS, ITS FOR PEOPLE LIKE YOU.

 

[kenh1010]

Re: Had to make a new motor decision! What would YOU have done?

Seems to me that 50 or 60 H.P. on a 20 foot Crestliner is grossly under powered.<br />Personally I wouldnt go with less than a 150<br />on that boat. But to each his own.