Motor swap power difference??

[Ghost Rider 2]

I have a 15' bass boat. It had a 40 Mariner that lost a cylinder. I have the chance to buy a 25 Mercury Bigfoot 4 stroke. Would this be a good replacement? I have never ran a 4 stroke engine and was wondering about the power difference. Also are these motors reliable?

 

[DHPMARINE]

Re: Motor swap power difference??

Not if you want speed.Between the HP drop and the possible weight gain,I doubt you'll get on plane.

Maybe someone has a similar setup,but that's my impression.

DHP

 

[Clams Canino]

Re: Motor swap power difference??

Agreed. If that the 4 cylinder Mariner.. I'd seriously consider fixing it. Those 44ci motors are pure gold.

-W