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Wello_Pete
15-12-2004, 05:26 AM
Hi all
I have permission to start the negotiation process for a new motor, to replace my burnt out 40hp 2-stroke Mercury. The favoured replacement is 50hp, 4-stroke Yamaha with EFI.
If the price was right, what 50hp motor would you purchase?
Cheers
baldyhead
15-12-2004, 06:26 AM
50 HP Evinrude E-tec ....without a doubt!
cheers baldy
notts_so
15-12-2004, 06:36 AM
Why not just get another merc 40 they are just a idled down 60 .
Ive had mine fir three years and it dont miss a beat starts first pull every time even if its been sitting there for months.I wont buy anything else now mercury have come a long way since the black anchor days
mercury have come a long way since the black anchor days
yes they are now black and red anchors ;D
yammie 4 st EFI i reckon
Zeeke
15-12-2004, 08:24 AM
Yammie 4st if i could afford it.. i had to go with a Yammie 2st..
Tim
craigie
15-12-2004, 09:22 AM
Wello_Pete,
What boat is the new donk going on ??
Cheers Craigie.
Wello_Pete
15-12-2004, 10:42 AM
Hi Craigie
Quintrex 455 Escape
Cheers
I'd go for any of the new 4 strokes, Honda, Yammie, Suzuki. All good motors.
bassfanatic5
17-12-2004, 07:51 AM
Have a look at the etec 50 and compare it with the 4 strokes before you buy. Myself and a few mates have made the change from 4 back to 2 and we have been amazed with the etecs.
Speaking of ETEC'S I was looking at the specs of the 40hp vs 50hp and their identical, even the weight ???. #
The only difference is the RPM range. The 50hp reving 500RPM more than the 40hp.
Don't know whether paying an extra $1500 or so for the 50hp is worth it ??? #Sounds like the 40hp is a detuned 50hp?
I was also looking at the weight of the ETEC's against other makes and they seem to weight more than the others. Up to 25kg more in some instances. #
I was thinking about getting a pair for my cat - but if 2 of them equal an extra 50kg im not sure ???
Almost as bad as having the weight of another person in your boat :o
They sound very efficient ,reliable & tuff motors though
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