honda outboards

[rocky25]

ey guys, im going to be pushing an 18 foot lund fishing boat with a 75 hp motor, i seem to hear good things about honda 4 strokes, i figure id ask the experts their opinion on honda outboards<br />thanks, you guys rock!

 

[JB]

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Like evrything else Honda builds, their outboards are very good engines.<br /><br />But in that size range they are carbureted. . . old technology.<br /><br />If you want a 4 stroke in that power range, get one with EFI. I use a Suzuki DF70 EFI 4 stroke on my 17' Boston Whaler. It is hands down the best outboard I ever used, and I've been using outboards for over 50 years.<br /><br />Check out the EFI Mercury 4 strokes as well as the Suzuki/Johnson line. The user friendliness is light years ahead of even the best carbed outboards.

 

[rocky25]

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Thanks Jb,<br />but isnt carburated a good choice too? what are the pros and cons of efi? and what are the pros and cons of carburated? any more help would be great! thanks

 

[JB]

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Carbs: Cheaper, lighter, some think they are easier to work on.<br /><br />EFI: Instant starts, every time. Smooth idle, computer controlled starts and warm-ups, more reliable, more economical, cleaner burning. Just like EFI cars vs. carbureted cars. Computer management makes a world of difference.

 

[DJ]

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Rocky,<br /><br />This is my opinion and that only.<br /><br />1. Older technology (carbs vs. EFI on some models)<br /><br />2. Heavy.<br /><br />3. Customer service lacking. My experience, trying to get a part for a new engine was awful-lost four months of service.<br />I won't go into details, but my family swore them off after that fiasco.<br /><br />We have eight outboards, in the family, and we buy at least one almost every other year.<br /><br />We may be repowering the "toon" this year. Taking off a Merc. 75 (nothing wrong with the service, just a dealer change) and are probably going to replace it with an Evinrude E-Tec, 90. The "toon" is stern weight sensative and a four stroke just won't work-at least in the 90 hp. range.<br /><br />As I said, my opinion only.

 

[Alex65]

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Rocky25: I have to admit, I'm with JB on this one. I just had a brand new Eastern Boat (New England Company) build & powered it with a Honda BF150. There's a lot of reasons why I bought the Honda in this class, which I won't go into.<br /><br />If I were buying a 70 HP/90 HP 4-Stroke engine, I wouldn't hesitate to purchase a Suzuki. Excellent engine @ a decent price! Suzuki's @ this range offer DFI vs. the Honda's are still carbs. IMHO, there's no way to steer away from the Suzuki! They did have a 6 year warranty program, but it ended after March 31st. Do the research for yourself & I'm sure you'll see the Suzuki is the better choice. Right now, Honda makes fine engines, but in this class Suzuki has them beat!!!! I wished the Suzuki DF140 had a bigger block but I decided on the Honda BF150 instead.<br /><br />Take Care,<br /><br />Alex

 

[whofan]

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What model Lund do you Have? I have a 1650 fisherman top rated for a 90hp mine is powered by a 70 Johnson. I often wished I went with the 90. Sounds like you maybe under powered with a 18 footer? Lots of dealers for a Bombuki 4 stroke.

 

[JB]

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"Bombuki". <br /><br />I like that, Oberboat.

 

[snapperbait]

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Mercury makes a fine series of mid range four strokes...

 

[mtemple]

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I have an 18 foot Lund Fisherman with a 115 Johnson 4 Stroke (Suzuki 115). It is a great match - trolls down to a couple miles of hour and still has plenty of get up and go. Starts and runs like a charm. After sitting for the winter started on the second try at the boat ramp, my 2-strokes in the past have never started that way. Always spent extensive time getting it going in my driveway before I went to the boat ramp. Firm believe in 4-strokes but would look at the Evinrude e-tecs also.

 

[youngboater]

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Hi,<br /> I have a 1675 Lund (2002) 75 Mercury Carb and if i could do it again it would be a 90HP 4-stroke which is max HP for the boat. I suggest you getting a bigger engine if you want to enjoy your boat the most. Lunds are awesome boats. Really stable even is rough water. Just my opinion.

 

[Bazooks]

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How come no one is mentioning Yamaha. Is this a bad motor. I have been hearing great comments on Yami's. Try looking into them but I am not sure if they make 4-stroke in that range of 70 to 90 HP. just a thought!