outboard choices

[mvan]

Getting ready to purchase a new 17' McKee Craft. Dealer is giving me three choices of engine. <br />Mercury 115 (he didn't mention saltwater or not)<br />Honda 90<br />Suzuki 90<br />All brand new. All same price.<br /><br />I am replacing my 18 y.o. boat. I was told (18 years ago) "Do not buy Mercury for use in salt water!"<br />Comments welcome.

 

[scotty c]

Re: outboard choices

no experience with suzuki, although i hear they are good.<br />my choice would be the honda, great motor<br />trouble free, easy maintenance.<br />4 stroke, so fuel economy is great.

 

[Silvertip]

Re: outboard choices

Your home turf has the best two stroke technology -- why not ask your dealer about an Evinrude E-tec. He'll probably same can't do it, but why not buy what you want rather than what the dealer wants you to have.

 

[Cricket Too]

Re: outboard choices

I'd buy the Suzuki over either of the other 2, but would definitely inquire about the E-tec. Better fuel economy than all of them. May cost a bit more though.

 

[JRJ]

Re: outboard choices

Usually, a 115 will weigh the same as a 90. Is the Merc a 4stroke? Is the Honda EFI? Which color do you like?