40HP Mercury 4 stroke outboard Differences

[Wildlifedesigner]

I may be able to buy a newer outboard for my 16 foot Tracker. Since my dealer has a few to choose from, My question is is there a year to stay away from? was there a year a better design came out?. There is also a fuel injected one, should I choose that over a carburated outboard. Thank you for any insight. Bryan

 

[JB]

Re: 40HP Mercury 4 stroke outboard Differences

The EFI 4 strokes are far better engines than the carbed ones, Bryan. <br /><br />They are more economical, run smoother and need less maintenance. BUT: the maintenance MUST be done. They don't tolerate abuse or neglect as well as the simpler engines.<br /><br />The main difference is computer control, which makes the EFI engines heavier.

 

[Wildlifedesigner]

Re: 40HP Mercury 4 stroke outboard Differences

forgot to mention it would be a mercury outboard. <br /> How much heavier would the fuel injected moter be? 20 lbs?.

 

[BassMan283]

Re: 40HP Mercury 4 stroke outboard Differences

I'm guessing 30 or 40 pounds. Link below to the NADA guide. You can look up exact models and find the dry weight. Used Boat and motor prices

 

[ronnieboy]

Re: 40HP Mercury 4 stroke outboard Differences

i bought 30 horse merc 4stroke, love it, made it into a 40 by enlarging restrictor plate holes behind carbs. easy. its a 2000 model