1989 Mercury 25 hp 2 stroke weight

[ligaliga]

Hi i'm going to purchase a 25 hp motor 1989 2 stroke and would like to know the weigth of the engine. My dingy allows up to 73 kg motor i know that the newer 4 stroke engines are within those limits but could not find the specs for a 89 engine 2 sroke. If someone knows the wt i would really appreciated. Thanks:

 

[Laddies]

Re: 1989 Mercury 25 hp 2 stroke weight

95 lbs.

 

[ligaliga]

Re: 1989 Mercury 25 hp 2 stroke weight

Thanks.

 

[mthieme]

Re: 1989 Mercury 25 hp 2 stroke weight

Hmmmm...my 2001 is 110 #.

 

[Barnacle_Bill]

Re: 1989 Mercury 25 hp 2 stroke weight

4 stroke are heavier than 2 stroke. That 25 is well within your limit.

 

[Laddies]

Re: 1989 Mercury 25 hp 2 stroke weight

Hummmm, in 1995 the 25s were listed a 114# manual & 117# electric heres the info for a 88-89

 

[mthieme]

Re: 1989 Mercury 25 hp 2 stroke weight

What do you 'spose they did to add ~20# ?

 

[Barnacle_Bill]

Re: 1989 Mercury 25 hp 2 stroke weight

It probably depends on where you get your info. Nada says that motor is 112lbs but I would think Laddies source would be more accurate.

 

[mthieme]

Re: 1989 Mercury 25 hp 2 stroke weight

Laddies is always right on the money. I don't doubt him. I wouldn't trust NADA for specs.
But my 2001 falls in the 112# category for my year...got the manual to prove it. It seems odd that the model 'grew' that much. It's ain't like they added another cylinder or starting using cast iron!

 

[Laddies]

Re: 1989 Mercury 25 hp 2 stroke weight

Over the years the 20/25 HP model has been built in many different variables of cowlings at least 2 different power head castings plus some years are dry weight others are running weight. I don't think the manufacturers worry about to much, inless some other crows about being lighter. I hope we all have better things to spend our time on than worrying about a couple of lbs.

 

[mthieme]

Re: 1989 Mercury 25 hp 2 stroke weight

True that! I heading out to the woodshop.

I understand ligaliga's concern though. A dinghy doesn't afford too much weight hanging off the back - nor does my hydroplane. Actually, it must be a helluva dinghy to be thinking about a 25!