Evinrude 40hp weight and Jap replacement alternative?

[Mike Sherwood]

I would like to know the weight of a 1985 40hp Evinrude if anyone can help me?<br /><br />I have a Stessl 4.3M Alum runabout for fishing and general running about, with the Evinrude 40hp on it, however am considering replacing it with a 50hp of some sort, hopefully lighter but more HP? Could anyone suggest a good replacement lighter in weight and more powerful than the old Evinrude 40hp? Perhaps Japanese? <br /><br />Look forward to any suggestions

 

[JB]

Re: Evinrude 40hp weight and Jap replacement alternative?

OMC made 50 and 60hp versions of that same looper twin, Mike. They weigh about the same, depending on T&T, etc.<br /><br />You are not going to find a better 40 to 60 HP 2 stroke that is lighter or more powerful. <br /><br />Good luck.

 

[snapperbait]

Re: Evinrude 40hp weight and Jap replacement alternative?

I second JB's thoughts on the matter...

 

[BillP]

Re: Evinrude 40hp weight and Jap replacement alternative?

I agree with JB too...the 40 & 50 twin cyls were among the best for OMC. All up weight for a full electric 40/50hp twin is 218 lbs. Up to a 60/70hp 3 cyl and weight is 257 lbs.

 

[dick]

Re: Evinrude 40hp weight and Jap replacement alternative?

JB's right.