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Re: Outboard opinions
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I have always ran Mercs. Great motors!
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Re: Outboard opinions
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First thing I would reccomend is a larger motor for an 18 foot boat? But, add Johnson and Evenrude to that list of manfs. and take your best "deal."
I believe in the free speech that liberals used to believe in, the economic freedom that conservatives used to believe in, and the personal freedom that America used to believe in.
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Re: Outboard opinions
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Re: Outboard opinions
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Can't go wrong with Yamaha, Suzuki, or Honda's 4-strokes! They're all pretty reliable engines.
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Re: Outboard opinions
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Originally posted by Dixiepatriot:
I used ti fish a lot and it didn't go without notice that when someone was at the dock trying to work on their boat to get it running it was almost always a Mercury. I've seen that too, but probably 9 out of 10 old motors on the water are Mercs
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Re: Outboard opinions
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Originally posted by mj: Originally posted by Dixiepatriot:
[b] I used ti fish a lot and it didn't go without notice that when someone was at the dock trying to work on their boat to get it running it was almost always a Mercury. Better check the stats on mercs vs evenrude???? I bet the numbers are pretty close.
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Re: Outboard opinions
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Originally posted by BassCat:
Mercury! Yamaha makes the mercury 4 stroke motor or did unless something has changed.
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Re: Outboard opinions
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06/09/10 05:43 PM
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Originally posted by hammerhead: Interesting...
Here’s some info on who made what based on model year.
2006 model Mercury four strokes from 2.5 through 30 HP are built by Tohatsu.
Before Yamaha entered the U.S. market, Mercury's Mariner line was built by Yamaha.
In 2006 models, Mercury four stroke powerheads from 40 to 225 HP (except the Verados) are built by Yamaha.
2005 Mercury four stroke powerheads from 25 through 225 HP (except the Verados) were built by Yamaha. Several of those models used Mercury drive legs, electronics and EFI systems (replacing carbs Yamaha used in similar sized engines).
Mercury's agreement with Yamaha ended in March 2006, at which time Mercury is expected to phase in more four cylinders (75 to 115 HP) based on the Verado engine block, but without supercharging or intercooling. Thanks. That is interesting. I always though Mercury made Mariner and Force. Seems like Force at one time was Chrystler, then Merc. I don't know, I get confused. I had a Force 75 I think. Really a good motor. Ran quiet and never gave me any problems......
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Re: Outboard opinions
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06/09/10 06:52 PM
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Originally posted by drtrdspt:
First thing I would reccomend is a larger motor for an 18 foot boat? But, add Johnson and Evenrude to that list of manfs. and take your best "deal." Neither of them makes a 4 stroke.
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Re: Outboard opinions
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Originally posted by mj:
I'm still deciding. I keep going back and forth on the 4 stroke/2 stroke decision.
I'm thinking less maintenance on a 2 stroke, and they run a lot cleaner now, but the 4's sure are quiet and clean. 4 stroke is the way to go unless you buy a evinrude 2 stroke.evinrude 2 strokes are as quite as a four stroke.if they where not so high priced i would have gotten it instead of the Yamaha 4 stroke.but the $3000.00 diff was out of my budget.
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Re: Outboard opinions
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06/10/10 05:35 AM
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Originally posted by marcus1: Originally posted by mj:
[b] I'm still deciding. I keep going back and forth on the 4 stroke/2 stroke decision.
I'm thinking less maintenance on a 2 stroke, and they run a lot cleaner now, but the 4's sure are quiet and clean. Marcus, I'm having a hard time justifying the additional money too. I've been reading about the Evinrudes. So you have one and it's really quiet??
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Re: Outboard opinions
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Originally posted by mj: Originally posted by marcus1: [b] Originally posted by mj:
[b] I'm still deciding. I keep going back and forth on the 4 stroke/2 stroke decision.
I'm thinking less maintenance on a 2 stroke, and they run a lot cleaner now, but the 4's sure are quiet and clean. 4 stroke is the way to go unless you buy a evinrude 2 stroke.evinrude 2 strokes are as quite as a four stroke.if they where not so high priced i would have gotten it instead of the Yamaha 4 stroke.but the $3000.00 diff was out of my budget. [/b] i have a Yamaha 4 stroke.i wanted the evinrude 2 stroke but the price was to high.i have a buddy with the evinrude 150 and it is as quite or quieter than my 4 stroke.it gets better gas mileage(hour)than mine to.i know this for a fact.we both put in 2 gal of gas and road side by side and when i ran out he went 3 miles up river more.that was a 115 4 stroke vs 150 2 stroke. have a 26 footer and he has a 24 footer.also my tops out at 22 mph and his will top out at 26 mph.
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Re: Outboard opinions
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9 out of 10 motors in salt water down here are Yahama motors.
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