New 150hp Motor required. What should I get?

[Giveway]

Tough decision but get the Merc so you can report back here for all of us on how it goes! Fair few people are curious about them but I don't think anyone in Ausfish land has one just yet.

Smithy - I think you may be onto something here. I have searched around for some Australian reviews of the motor and have not had a lot of luck. If I do make this purchase perhaps I should make my rig available for a boat test with QFM, F&B or one of the other fishing and boating magazines so there is an independant review out there for the rest of the community to read and consider. Any suggestions on who to contact? I read the review modern boating did on the 595 outsider powered by an ETEC. This boat is sitting at Wynnum Marine and I have enjoyed getting a good look at this set up.

[PinHead]

Merc 2 stroke..4 blade prop

[ice breaker]

Mate i bought a 150 honda from garry at GD Marine Services last november very happy with motor. Garry sells fits and services so one phone call you receive all info you need.

[lethal]

I've got a 90suk and i'm a fan of them, i've had hondas and yamahas also which i've been impressed with. My mate has a 2007 115Merc 4 banger which has had a few dramas, maybe a lemon but enough for me to steer clear of them in the future

[fin101]

I actually came very close to buying this same boat, I took the 595 for a run on a pretty average day which was a good indicator of how it would perform, it had a 150 Yammie 4 on it and performed really well, engine wise it was a good match to the hull I think, it got on the plane pretty easy too which is good and the 150 Yammie is one of the best donks they have produced. Personally for me, I found the hull to be a bit dissappointing, I could not fault the finish of the Cruisecraft, they are one nicely presented package and the targa setup on them is the best in the business. I ended up going the HH650r which for mine is a far better hull and performer. I still cast my eyes when I see a CC but it all fades away when I'm punching my rig home in the crap conditions that we have been experiencing in Sydney this summer. Either way I don't think you can go far wrong with the Yamaha and I hope you have lots of great trips in your new rig. BTW, I have had optis and merc 4strokes and could not fault them either, sold my 115 4st merc with 423 happy no problem hours. Present donk is 4.2ltr Yammie, great motor. Yamaha has a pretty good dealer network too.

[Giveway]

I actually came very close to buying this same boat, I took the 595 for a run on a pretty average day which was a good indicator of how it would perform, it had a 150 Yammie 4 on it and performed really well, engine wise it was a good match to the hull I think, it got on the plane pretty easy too which is good and the 150 Yammie is one of the best donks they have produced. Personally for me, I found the hull to be a bit dissappointing, I could not fault the finish of the Cruisecraft, they are one nicely presented package and the targa setup on them is the best in the business. I ended up going the HH650r which for mine is a far better hull and performer. I still cast my eyes when I see a CC but it all fades away when I'm punching my rig home in the crap conditions that we have been experiencing in Sydney this summer. Either way I don't think you can go far wrong with the Yamaha and I hope you have lots of great trips in your new rig. BTW, I have had optis and merc 4strokes and could not fault them either, sold my 115 4st merc with 423 happy no problem hours. Present donk is 4.2ltr Yammie, great motor. Yamaha has a pretty good dealer network too.

Thanks for the reply. Why did the CC hull seem a little bit dissappointing to you? A HH 650 is unfortunately not going to fit in my shed and I think it might be too much for the Prado to legally tow once it is fully loaded up with fuel, ice etc considering the Prado is capped at 2500kgs.

Good to hear about the Yamaha being a good fit for the boat. This motor is definately tried and tested with proven results.

[ranga7]

go the max hp. 175hp zuk would be awesome on that boat

[fisho8]

go the max hp. 175hp zuk would be awesome on that boat

X2 the Zuk's are becoming the motor of choice for alot of Commercial boats I am starting to see them everywhere. On the back of charter boats,boat licencing boats,coastguard boats,police boats,The police boat that runs out of the brissie river run 3 300hp zuk's off the back. I am currently running a 175 Merc Opti off the back of my boat at them moment but when it is time to go the 4 stroke the 175 zuk will be my choice. I got a price off cunningham's marine for a 150hp Merc 4 stroke they were asking $17900 pluss $600 to fit. I was speaking to the Suzuki Rep at the tinny and tackle show and one of their dealers was doing a deal on the 175 zuk's with the guages fitted with the control's for 21k.

[trueblue]

I got that same price from cunninghams on the 150 merc, but thats not much good any more....unless maybe they got some stock in before they went belly up which might get sold at auction...

I also just got a quote from overseas on the same motor and am waiting to clarify if the quote was inclusive of gauges and rigging kit etc. Quote was landed for 15k, but would have to pay duty / GST on top of that.

Cunninghams price was cheap compared to their competition here in Brisbane who quoted me approx 22k fitted for the 150 merc.

[hallcomp01]

Get a 150 Merc blackmax carb with extra smokey oil injection! They blow flames on cold winter starts before doing what deep purple used to sing about!!:X

[Noelm]

[QUOTE=trueblue;
Cunninghams price was cheap compared to their competition here in Brisbane who quoted me approx 22k fitted for the 150 merc.[/QUOTE]
Might just explain why the went down.

[kizza1]

Its not realy that cheap. We can do the same price for you up here at north coast boating (sunshine coast) if you like. we have sold 2 of these engines already and both owners are extremely happy. anyone looking to buy one can pm me and i will pass the your details on to one of the blokes for a first hand review

[trueblue]

Cunninghams was 17,600 from memory

[Giveway]

Thanks for your comments guys. I knew the yamaha would get a decent wrap due to the length of time this model has been on the market. I might start another thread to see if anyone in ausfishland has purchased a new merc to try and get some feedback.