New 4 stroke outboards

[anclotekey]

I'm looking into buying a new outboard and decided to go 4 stroke. I'm looking at the 50 and 60hp range that is under 250 pounds. My choices are the Johnson 50/60hp 4 strokes, Honda 50hp (75hp is too heavy), and the Mercury 50/60hp 4 strokes. I'm going to mount the outboard on a 15' Key West center console boat (rated for up to 75hp). I'm kind of leaning towards the Mercury because of the fuel injection. Which of these outboards would be best?

 

[Bear]

Re: New 4 stroke outboards

The Honda is less heavy than the others but you need more than 50HP. I love my Honda but go for 60HP.

 

[bossee]

Re: New 4 stroke outboards

Hi,<br /><br />Also Yamaha F60 could be an outboard 4-stroke to consider, weight 244 lb (111 kg). It has carburators. Is very quiet, even at full rpm, what I have read in some tests.<br /><br />/Bo

 

[JB]

Re: New 4 stroke outboards

The Johnson/Suzuki DF60 is too heavy at 336lb. The DF50 meets your requirements at 245 and it is EFI.<br /><br />In your situation I would favor the Merc EFI 60.<br /><br />Good luck.

 

[DJ]

Re: New 4 stroke outboards

The Merc. 60 sounds good for your application. The EFI is a major plus.<br /><br />Also, Merc. has a very widespread dealer network.