outboards

[rrossi]

I have a 19ft welcraft looking for new outboard motor it has a 140 merc on it i have had good luck with it but it is tiered.does anyone have any imput on the best & most reliable outboard to use

 

[steelespike]

Re: outboards

Most new motors are well developed and reliable.
You should keep in mind you need a reasonably close reliable well established dealer.
If I was buying new it would be an Evinrude Etec.
A proven Direct injection 2 stroke motor.As I understand it there is no breakin required.
No service required for 3 years or 300 hours.Fewer less complicated service intervals.
They have been out long enough now you might find used.

 

[aspeck]

Re: outboards

I would second the eTech, but really, it is a matter of personal preferance. Steelspike brings up a VERY important point about WHERE you buy it being more important than WHAT you buy ... if you are mechanically inclined, this is important for the warranty period, if you are not mechanically inclined, this is important for the life of the outboard. Paying a little more is worth it if you get it from someone you trust who has a great service department.

A non-boating related story ... years ago we purchased a copier for the office. It was a piece of crap and EVERYONE hated it. It really soured us on that brand. Till a customer who happened to be a district rep for that brand heard our disgust and asked a few questions. He directed us to a different service facility and within a month EVERYONE was loving that machine. What made the difference? The service tech. Buy for the service techs, not the original equipment ... they are all relatively good.