Who makes the best 4-stroke outboards and 4-stroke I/O?

[squale]

I am looking at getting a Pontoon boat, and considering either a 4-stroke outboard or an I/0? I am looking anywhere in the 125hp to 350hp range, not sure yet what I need. But wanted to know people's opinions on who makes the best 4-stroke outboards and who makes the best 4-stroke inboards?<br /><br />Plus I heard talk about a new V6 4-stroke I/O by Mercruiser that puts about 270hp.. does anybody know about this? Is it a brand new 2004 model and is it good?<br /><br />I will be very interested in what everybody here has to say. Thanks

 

[JB]

Re: Who makes the best 4-stroke outboards and 4-stroke I/O?

I'm going to move this to General Outboard, NTBM.<br /><br />There aren't any bad 4 stroke outboards being made, though the Yamaha/Merc 200/225 are having some recalled problems.<br /><br />You will get better answers after you decide what power you need.<br /><br />Good luck.