Outboard advice

[Daintreeboy]

At the risk of starting a Holden vs Ford type 'debate' ;D I'm thinking of repowering our boat. The original thought process was a 60HP Yamaha or Suzuki 4 stroke. But then the quotes came back in which also included a Mercury 60 4 stroke which currently sits $1300 cheaper than any of the others. I'm finding it hard to pass this up.
Any feedback on people on the know about Mercury these days will be greatly appreciated as I am leaning that way but have not heard too much about them in recent years.
Thanks in advance.

[Spaniard_King]

Look into what has lean burn feedback, IMO that would be where I would head.

can't say I was impressed with the HP output of the Merc

[joeT]

Well, looking at secondhand boats ones with Mercury 4 strokes are always cheaper. Yamaha would come first (alongside Hondas) and Suzuki's second. Doesn't necessarily reflect how good the motor is and may not be a consideration for you, but this has been my observation.

[bluefin59]

I'm a merc fan but the 60 hPa 4 stroke is old tech at 8 yrs old or so since it was released ,if it was me I would be looking at Suzuki or Honda or Yamaha ... Matt

[LittleSkipper]

At the risk of starting a Holden vs Ford type 'debate' ;D I'm thinking of repowering our boat. The original thought process was a 60HP Yamaha or Suzuki 4 stroke. But then the quotes came back in which also included a Mercury 60 4 stroke which currently sits $1300 cheaper than any of the others. I'm finding it hard to pass this up.
Any feedback on people on the know about Mercury these days will be greatly appreciated as I am leaning that way but have not heard too much about them in recent years.
Thanks in advance.

Is 60hp your limit? It's totally your choice at the end of the day what make,model of outboard YOU want and how much your budget allows?


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[Daintreeboy]

I could do a 70HP Yamaha 4 stroke but the others are all way to heavy. It is an option but the 70 is even more again in price as expected.

[kizza1]

nothing wrong with the merc 60hp fourstroke and as far as fuel economy goes does it matter if you spend $30 instead of $25 on fuel. all efi fourstrokes are very efficient especially in the 60hp bracket.
$1300 can go a long way to acessories like downscan sounder or live bait tank or even just going over the trailer on an older setup to make it more user friendly.
more importantly i would make sure the hp is suited to the boat as well as the weight.

[aussiebasser]

I'm on my third 4 stroke Merc and I've never had any issues with them.

$1300 is a lot of fishing trips.

[LittleSkipper]

In my opinion, all of the major outboard manufacturers build superb motors. It really boils down to who you want to be loyal too and spend your money on? I like Mercury....full stop!


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[LittleSkipper]

I could do a 70HP Yamaha 4 stroke but the others are all way to heavy. It is an option but the 70 is even more again in price as expected.

What is the transom & HP limit on your boat?


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[Camhawk88]

All make excellent, reliable motors and I dare say there would be a negligible difference in power or efficiency between them. I would go the Merc with that price difference every time.

[The Woo]

^^^ Exactly

[chris69]

Yammy power head with different trimmings,after seeing a thread on the 60mec V 70 yammy the 60 mec stacked up well, that sort of saveings is a few years of services.

[Daintreeboy]

Chris have you got a link to that thread?

[Daintreeboy]

What is the transom & HP limit on your boat?


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It's a timber boat so no official maximums.

[no chicken tonight]

All brands have their good and not so good points. Dont underestimate the importance of after sales service. Also resale value.

[LittleSkipper]

It's a timber boat so no official maximums.

You could if you wanted to go the new Mercury 75hp fourstroke? It's entirely up to you? Just throwing it out there.


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[Daintreeboy]

You could if you wanted to go the new Mercury 75hp fourstroke? It's entirely up to you? Just throwing it out there.


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I'll take a look. I thought they were a big jump in weight. The 70 was something like 40 plus kilos more. No one mentioned the new model though.

Edit - Just did and the lightest option is 163 kg, far too much over the 112 kg of the 60.

[chris69]

Here you go daintreeboy http://www.mercurymarine.com.au/medi...lyer_fa_1_.pdf (http://www.mercurymarine.com.au/media/469961/02963_mercury_marine_bigfoot_a4_flyer_fa_1_.pdf)

[LittleSkipper]

I'll take a look. I thought they were a big jump in weight. The 70 was something like 40 plus kilos more. No one mentioned the new model though.

Edit - Just did and the lightest option is 163 kg, far too much over the 112 kg of the 60.

Yep! No worry's there! Can't have your transom getting ripped off and your outboard hanging by a thread! If the Merc 60hp is suffice go for it.


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[Clayfooter]

One aspect that a couple of mates have noticed with their mercury 60 big foots is that water intake / pump seems to be a bit more susceptible to blockages when working the shallows / flats. Not deal breaker I know but thought it was worth mentioning.

[Daintreeboy]

I have heard that one actually. Will check with the dealer. Thanks.

[LittleSkipper]

One aspect that a couple of mates have noticed with their mercury 60 big foots is that water intake / pump seems to be a bit more susceptible to blockages when working the shallows / flats. Not deal breaker I know but thought it was worth mentioning.

Any outboard with a longer leg even one without will be susceptible to a pump blockage working in shallow waters, a workaround for that is to use an electric motor.