Re: Is this enough motor for my boat?
Originally posted by PatrickIN:<br /> I had three different marinas up in Ontario give me a quote for fixing it.....I forgot the power pack was shot to....the cheapest quote I got was $1,200...that's Canadian funds. I can pick up the 2000 50 4s for $3000 Canadian with a one year warranty. ... I spoke with the marina this morning, they told me If I got up there and didn't like it I could bring it back for a refund....guess I can't argue with that.
Some rambling comments because I have been and will be in the same position.<br /><br />You still have a situation where you can get your old 60 working for $1800 less than the 50.<br /><br />I've never made this change, but I would really think that the 50 4 stroke would give you significantly less push than the 60 2 stroke. It's 15% less HP and probably significantly heavier. This may be just a little, but acceptable, decrease in performance, or a night and day difference if the 60 is close to being underpowered as it is.<br /><br />The 4 stroke has some advantages as you know, which might be advantageous for your use - better idling, quieter, better troller, less smelly, probably.<br /> <br />You'll need to ask, but a professional shop will usually give you some sort of warranty on major repair work on the 60 - maybe even 90 days, which would probably be as good as the 50 HP's 1 year warranty since both cover one season?? <br /><br />If the "repair shop" is as trustworthy as the shop selling you the 50, and can get the work done before you need it, it is still worth considering repairing the 60. It will likely push your boat better and, if repaired well by a reputable shop that will back up its work, be just as reliable as the used 50. <br /><br />I'm totally with you that reliability is more important than a little bit of performance difference, though. If you really think the 50 will be more reliable, and your only loss is a little performance, I'd go that route.<br /><br />I'd also ask exactly what the money back guarantee is. My guess, unless proven otherwise, is that you'd get your money back only if you put it towards another engine in their inventory. Which means you could indeed get sucked into spending even more money on a larger engine after all, making repairing the 60 an even better deal.<br /><br />Just some thoughts.<br /><br />Good luck, have fun.
