Looking to buy Lund 2025 and Merc 125HP Saltwater (good match?)

[usedcarman]

Hi everyone,

I'm new at this, so bear with me if you can. I'm presently looking at purchasing a 2001 Lund 2025 Pro V with a Merc tiller 125 hp saltwater pushing it. I know absolutely nothing of these saltwater engines, I fish the St-Lawrence river only. I'm wondering if this is the right engine for that boat?

Any input or suggestions would be appreciated!

Thanks

 

[gozierdt]

Re: Looking to buy Lund 2025 and Merc 125HP Saltwater (good match?)

You haven't had any other replies, so I'll give you an opinion. I think 125hp sounds small for that big a
boat. A sea trial should be a must, to see how the combination performs. Unfortunately, I can't give you
an opinion about the "saltwater" engine.

 

[mr 88]

Re: Looking to buy Lund 2025 and Merc 125HP Saltwater (good match?)

Whats the hp rating for the boat ? I think it is suggested that you run at mininum 65% of rating. Has the engine been run in saltwater? If not then don't worry about it being the saltwater model which may have slight mods for saltwater use. That would be a plus for freshwater not a negative.

 

[NFA]

Re: Looking to buy Lund 2025 and Merc 125HP Saltwater (good match?)

I think 125hp would be appropriate for that boat, but I don't know the weight / size / hull design of the boat. If it's just for fishing, then I would think you'd be fine. But that's just me.

 

[usedcarman]

Re: Looking to buy Lund 2025 and Merc 125HP Saltwater (good match?)

Thanks for the advice! I'll see if I can take it for a spin, it's a little far away from me, but I'll take the time. It's never been in saltwater BTW. So I guess it's better that way!

Thank you all!