realiability

[handball]

Hi Guys,<br />I have a general question for a small outboard , say 5-6 h.p.<br /><br />Is there any clear cut information on what the most reliable and trouble free outboards are built today? <br /><br />Would you have less problems with a two stroke or a four stroke?<br /><br />There are a lot of old evenrude and johnson motors out there that are still running great today. What makes are the best to buy now?<br /><br />thanks,<br /><br />Bill

 

[JB]

Re: realiability

This is an Outboard Non-repair topic, Bill.<br /><br />Moving it.

 

[rickdb1boat]

Re: realiability

I think that most outboards built today, especially the small ones, will be very reliable. 2 or 4 stroke is just a matter of what you want to do with it. In a small motor, 2-stroke would be best for maximum power and light weight. 4-stroke would be good for fuel economy and quiet operation, which is nice when doing extensive trolling. I still think Johnson/Evinrude are the way to go for small motors. But Nissan/Tohatsu makes nice reliable small 2 and 4 stroke motors too... Service is a factor, of course...

 

[ziemann]

Re: realiability

I smell a troll...<br /><br />Sorry guys....I am getting more and more skeptical lately...<br /><br />My best advice for you is to use that big red "SEARCH" button at the top of the page. Then plant your butt with a big bag of Dorito's and read to your heart's content...

 

[tashasdaddy]

Re: realiability

if yu have a fat wallet, i like the hondas

 

[whofan]

Re: realiability

Some new old stock Bombardiar/OMC 2 strokes are great.<br />Four stroke is also a good choice in a Honda this size.<br /> I myself would go with the two stroke this size if your are powering a small utilty boat. <br /><br />If you are useing this motor as a kicker with long hours of trolling in mind a four stroke will be better.

 

[Solittle]

Re: realiability

Went out in my 31 year old 9.9 Johnny yesterday. Ran like new.

 

[phatmanmike]

Re: realiability

they all break, when not maintained!