Going to buy a new outboard...wanting opinions.

**mdperson** · 07-29-2014, 02:51 PM

I would recommend a tohatsu 40 tldi. I have a 648 wareagle ldv. With me 200++ and 300 pounds of batteries I run right around 32mph. Good solid motor. Don’t mess around with trying to get more horse power out of a newer motor. Yes it can be done, but you are taking a couple of big risks. 1 you will lose your warranty secondly I have known plenty of guys whose motors have never ran the same after altering them. Just my opinion. Good luck shopping. BRM wont steer you wrong.

Oh and 600lbs may be overloaded for that boat but how many duck boats have you ever seen that has not exceeded the weight capacities. Pretty much put 1 dog, decoys, a gun and 1 passanger and your over the limit.

Oh one last thing this was number 1000. Still have a long long ways before I ever catch up with RCC and probably will never catch up with BRM.

**BigRiverMarine** · 07-29-2014, 08:00 PM

Originally Posted by BigRiverMarine

Give me a call or PM me. I'll steer ya in the right direction at the Right price.

Let me repeat!!!

**LowePro** · 07-30-2014, 10:57 AM

Originally Posted by brokepole

One thing you want to look at first is the hp rating on your boat. Their is a Coast Guard rating decal on the inside of your boat. You need to stay within the limitations of that rating. Stay Safe.

Get the biggest motor that your boat is rated for! Had a pro fisherman ask "Do you know why I use a 101lb thrust trolling motor? Because thats as big as they make!" Thats when a 101 was as big as they make.

**saute86** · 07-30-2014, 03:35 PM

Saw a guy today who was running an 18ft aluma weld tunnel with a 40 Tohatsu with the restrictor plate removed. He left me like I was sitting still. I have an
Alumacraft 165 pro. I run 35mph so he must of been running around 45mph. Big River you are going to sell every one you can get in stock. If I ever have to replace my yamaha that what I will buy.

**BigRiverMarine** · 07-30-2014, 07:11 PM

Originally Posted by saute86

Big River you are going to sell every one you can get in stock. If I ever have to replace my yamaha that what I will buy.

I'm out now. Waitin on a load in the next day or two!!!!!!

I put one of the new Tohatsu 50 4-Strokes on a new 1656 Havoc today. Nice engines, and they are really torquey!!!!!

**BigRiverMarine** · 07-30-2014, 07:13 PM

I guess the guy that started this thread was "One and Done". He ain't replied back yet. Lol

**Buckrub** · 07-30-2014, 07:32 PM

I heard he bought a 173 HP diesel outboard.........

**saute86** · 07-30-2014, 10:32 PM

Originally Posted by BigRiverMarine

I'm out now. Waitin on a load in the next day or two!!!!!!

I put one of the new Tohatsu 50 4-Strokes on a new 1656 Havoc today. Nice engines, and they are really torquey!!!!!

Yea the old boy said he was scared of it.....lol. He said it will throw that 18ft on a plane in about 2 seconds. He said he is looking at putting a grab handle on it. He said grass and lilies dont hardly phase it once on a plane.

**BigRiverMarine** · 07-31-2014, 06:47 AM

Originally Posted by Buckrub

I heard he bought a 173 HP diesel outboard.........

Is that a 200 with a bad cylinder or two?

**SlabLapper4sure** · 08-02-2014, 04:14 PM

I've got a 1650 Express that had a old 40 hp Johnson.I needed trim and tilt and a better hole shot.Went to a 50 Tohatsu w/ trim and tilt. Great price, came with controls, tach, trim gauge, fuel lines, and water separator filter. All standard.With most brands these are all extra cost.5 yr. warranty.I love it!Talk to BRM and see what he says!

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