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Hey guys, I am in the market for a new outboard. I am thinking of buying new off the lot, and am in the research stage.
im looking for a 25-35 hp, remote, not tiller. I don't have a particular favourite between brands, but would rather stick with one of the big brands.
I only have any experience with 2 strokes, is there anything I should know, or look for in a four stroke?
Any suggestions on a reputable dealer in the Hamilton/Burlington area?
Any advice would be greatly appreciated.
Kyle
I think you'll find that the old standbys such as Merc and Evinrude have been replaced in popularity by Yamaha and Honda. There's a reason for that.
Merc is still the number one outboard sold so.... If you want to stay with 2 stroke check out evinrude, I hear their smaller motors perform well and are light weight.
Well against my better judgement I am going to weigh in on this, I bought a new Evinrude e tec in 2008 40 hp and put it on a 15ft sylvan explorer and although it was reliable it sucked gas like no tomorrow, bought a new boat with a merc optimax 125 and I swear there is not much of a difference in fuel consumption.
I have a 20 hp Honda and while I love how it performs and the gas mileage it gets, every time I have to find and then pay for parts I have a meltdown.
You will not be disappointed with a Tohatsu motor who happens to manufacture the outboards for companies such as Merc and Nissan.
Merc is # 1 for a reason some of the new 2 strokes (optimax) make almost no smoke when running are lighter have more power and are cheaper to buy than a 4 stroke. I've also heard very good things about evinrude e tec just saying don't limit your search to 4 strokes
now on my second suzuki ,70hp 4 stroke. Best motor I have ever owned. And I have owned several mercs,evinrudes,and a yammy. sips gas,quiet and very reliable. Do some reaserch on them.
Port Colborne marine has what they call 2013 mercury...have about 1 tank of gas in them...bought 1 ..still in box for $2000.00 they are tiller but can be made into remote..25hp.
Kyle get a new 4 stroke .. Mercury or Yamaha ... Are you taking the old motor off Dad's and putting the new one on his boat or have you picked up another boat ?
Hey Frenchie, I've got a 14' aluminum that I'm fixing up again. This will be for that boat.
thanks for all the tips guys, I may have a line on a new 2012 merc 30 hp, kind of a clearance event.
Baby123 - I'll have a look at Colborne marine, see if they have anything that fits the bill.
Well, I'm picking up my new evinrude e-tec 25 tomorrow! Super excited.. Can't wait to get it rigged up on the aluminum and see how she runs!
Just came home with my new etec! Can't tell you how excited I am right now! I'll post a report once I get her running.
Try Bay City Marine in Hamilton. I bought my Lund there and Clarence treated me very well. Matched the lowest price I could find and threw in a bunch of upgrades and accessories. He can sell you a Merc or Yamaha.
Pictures of the boat and motor please !