Re: DF 60
Allen,<br /><br />I know that some of the Mercs fours are as you say cloned I'm not sure if the 60 is, I thought it wasnt but if Im incorrect someone will correct me. I've spent a fair amount of time researching motors, as I too am in the process of purchasing one.<br /><br />I read a lot on this board about the different manufactures of motors and although the suzis and yammis and mercs are all high tech motors designed to be clean, high performance and energy efficient, most complaints seem to come from the foreign named motors. I don't think it's a matter of more breakdowns I think it's mfg support with warrantees and lack of parts supply in the US. They may be breaking down more, I just dont know and Im not going to say it just because Im a merc fan.<br /><br />Check some of the posts, there are two pages currently running on Suzuki's and all their many problems. Many current posts are about lawsuits. Check here -->
http://www.iboats.com/cgi-bin/ubb/ultimatebb.cgi?ubb=get_topic&f=17&t=005987 <br /><br />I try to be fair, I don't bash a product just for the sake bashing it or because I don't want to own it. I think you can tell from previous posts I am fair. But I am biased towards Mercury; I said it before they have been good to me and until that changes I won't. <br /><br />I have a great dealer. I know of circumstances where they did not hesitate to make repairs even when the warrantee coverage was questionable. They will deal with the paper work during and after the repair. Good dealers make for good and loyal customers and good and loyal customers make for a good and loyal dealer!<br /><br />I gather from your posts you do not want a US motor and even the yammi-mercs make you nervous. Now a question for you - WHY? I hear less ranting about the mercs lately than any other motor.<br /><br />I think all the manufactures try to make a good product, better than the others. They are in business to make money. It they don't have a good product or if it breaks down prematurely they don't make money and people don't come back for more.<br /><br />Check out Mercurys technical specification info, they have a section where they performed test with various motors and boats. They may have reports on your specific boat.<br /><br />Merc site #1 -->
http://www.mercurymarine.com/cgi-bin/mercprod/MercuryHome/Templates/HomeTemplat e.jsp?page_id=26 <br /><br />Merc site #2 -->
http://www.mercurymarine.com.au/ <br /><br />Hope this helps, I know its difficult I just went through it. Its a major purchase that you do not want to have to do again for a long time. On my new boat Ill look back and see a Mercury main motor and a Mercury kicker and Ill feel real good about it. If I could up front would be an electric Mercury trolling motor. I work for a sign company; maybe Ill re-letter my trolling motor.<br /><br />Good luck and I hope you will get some of the techs on this board to post. There are a lot of people here with much more tech knowledge than me. One more thing, Who makes the best motor? we will be answering that question as long as there is more than one company making motors!<br /><br />
