lenrok
04-07-2017, 09:54 AM
Hi
Looking to repower a 2004 510 bowrider. Currently has the original 75hp 2 stroke merc which gets it along ok max is around 30knts 1 up at 5400rpm. 18p vegance prop.
Mainly fishing the bay and family day cruises.
Max hp is 100hp & 178kg transom weight.
Looking at either the new yammie 90 4 stroke which is 1.8lt or the merc which is 2.1tr. Motor weight is almost identical at at 163/166kg.
Hoping that someone can give me some real world reviews or comments on both motors. Both dealers say theirs is the better one naturally.
Will the extra .3lt make any real world difference? Not trying to set any water speed records just want a decent hole shot and a comfortable (less noise) cruise when taking the family out. Fuel economy would be a benefit also.
Had thought about going to 100hp merc but it's the same block as the 90hp and can't really see the value in the extra $$ for 10hp which would only be present at WOT.
Merc does come in the Command thrust gear box which means I could run a larger prop? Not sure if this is really necessary on the fairly light boat.
Appreciate any feedback on the new purchase.
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Looking to repower a 2004 510 bowrider. Currently has the original 75hp 2 stroke merc which gets it along ok max is around 30knts 1 up at 5400rpm. 18p vegance prop.
Mainly fishing the bay and family day cruises.
Max hp is 100hp & 178kg transom weight.
Looking at either the new yammie 90 4 stroke which is 1.8lt or the merc which is 2.1tr. Motor weight is almost identical at at 163/166kg.
Hoping that someone can give me some real world reviews or comments on both motors. Both dealers say theirs is the better one naturally.
Will the extra .3lt make any real world difference? Not trying to set any water speed records just want a decent hole shot and a comfortable (less noise) cruise when taking the family out. Fuel economy would be a benefit also.
Had thought about going to 100hp merc but it's the same block as the 90hp and can't really see the value in the extra $$ for 10hp which would only be present at WOT.
Merc does come in the Command thrust gear box which means I could run a larger prop? Not sure if this is really necessary on the fairly light boat.
Appreciate any feedback on the new purchase.
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