Question on new Merc 40's

[Navigator]

Mercury has 2 40 hp's in their 2001 Line up, both a 2 cylinder and a 3 cylinder. Does anyone know the reason for this? Are they going to phase one out? <br /><br />Looking for input from our resident Merc experts like CORM, ODDD1 and others...<br />Thanks..

 

[ODDD1]

Re: Question on new Merc 40's

Nav go with the 3 cyl.... a much nicer running engine large bore twins always have a choppy idle..rather irritating on a aluminum boat

 

[Navigator]

Re: Question on new Merc 40's

Thanks ODDD1, Thats kind of the way I was leaning anyways...An since Its going on a<br />16ft aluminum crestliner, you make a good point about vibration.

 

[JB]

Re: Question on new Merc 40's

Hi, NAV. I agree with ODDD1. Johnson did the same thing with their 25/30. The 3s are loop charged, the twins cross charged. The 3s are smoother, more fuel efficient, cleaner and only a little heavier. If the same comparisons fit the Merc it's a no-brainer.<br /><br />Good luck.<br />JB