Getting new one, which one?

[Chip P]

Planning on getting a new 25 hp. Make doesn't really matter to me, Any suggestions? Yamaha, Honda, Evinrude, Johnson, Mercury, Suzuki, Nissan, Tohatsu, It will be a tiller and 2 or 4 stroke also doesn't matter.

 

[Bob_VT]

Re: Getting new one, which one?

Whatever you can afford, feel comfortable with and has a good repair network or closest dealer you feel you can trust.

 

[CATransplant]

Re: Getting new one, which one?

Local dealer. Visit all of them and discuss your situation. Get a feel for how they are. Do they understand what you need? Do they have a decent service shop?

Make your decision based on who has the best customer service. All those engines are fine.

 

[JRJ]

Re: Getting new one, which one?

If you really don't care, I don't either. Get the color you like and have fun.

 

[TOHATSU GURU]

Re: Getting new one, which one?

Always buy the pretty one. A nice dark shade of blue perhaps

 

[deejaycee_2000]

Re: Getting new one, which one?

2-stroke yamaha .......

 

[kenmyfam]

Re: Getting new one, which one?

You do not sound too fussy about what you get. In that case go with the best deal, warranty, dealer location combination that you can.

 

[whofan]

Re: Getting new one, which one?

Since Johnson is fading away I`d go with a Honda. You must above all else consider service from a good local dealer as to wich make you purchase.
The old OMCS were good motors. Until recently Bombardier build an old school 2 stroke Johnston in this range.
I say go with a Honda because Honda has a sweet 25 horse motor, Quiet and smooth.
Like I said you are shopping for service first motor second. All makes are a good bet for reliabilty.

 

[phatmanmike]

Re: Getting new one, which one?

go find a nice, 2 year old tohatsu. oh, right, you cant, cause NOBODY ever sells them.

get a jap motor, in my opinion