Lightweight 25 HP outboard?

[Fr3AkAzOiD]

I'm wondering what is the lightest 25 hp outboard with 15" drive shaft?

I have a '99 Mercury Watermouse 10.5 feet with a 15 hp 2 stroke Mercury but would like to go up to a 25 hp and was wondering what make and model would be the lightest?

I know that some of the '90s 25 hp Mercury short shaft 2 stroke outboards weigh around 112 - 115 lbs and the motor I have now is like 75 - 80 lbs. Just didn't know if there was a lighter option.

 

[jasper60103]

Re: Lightweight 25 HP outboard?

I'm wondering what is the lightest 25 hp outboard with 15" drive shaft?

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I know the old johnnyRudes (based off the 18 block) weighed around 85 lbs up until 1975.

 

[OldMercsRule]

Re: Lightweight 25 HP outboard?

I know the old johnnyRudes (based off the 18 block) weighed around 85 lbs up until 1975.

Those realy were very good engines, (ran one fer a long time). Wish I had another!! JR

 

[Fr3AkAzOiD]

Re: Lightweight 25 HP outboard?

Wow, that's a lot lighter then I expected.

What are the chances I could find one?

I'm trying to get max speed out of my little boat, would you be able to get a good modern high performance prop for one of those old motors?

If a motor that old would be hard to find or expensive are there any newer motors anyone could recommend that weigh right around 100 lbs?

 

[steelespike]

Re: Lightweight 25 HP outboard?

The 69-76 22cube 25hp is about 87 lbs 25hp at 6,000. operation range 5,000 to 6,000.Prop selection on the old crock may be limited.

 

[Home Cookin']

Re: Lightweight 25 HP outboard?

I don't know your boat's rating but 25hp on 10.5' boat seems excessive. Check your plate and don't go over.

 

[surfga]

Re: Lightweight 25 HP outboard?

My 25hp Yamaha (bought new in 2008) is 105lbs.