Locked up my motor

[mikehinthehouse]

Title says it all, my Merc 25 decided to self destruct this weekend. It's to the point where it is not fixable. I am in search of a 25hp outboard for my bateau. If any of you have one or know of one please inbox me.

[Slabyanker]

My 25 Mercury did that last spring. It's fixable, but not worth it when I can buy a used one cheaper.

[prefers shiners]

sorry Mike for your misfortune.....I have seen several on craigslist........

[mikehinthehouse]

Thanks guys, I was hoping to remodel my bathroom with my leftovers from my tax return, looks like I'm buying a motor! Good thing I'm a single man
I've been eyeing a Yamaha 4 stroke 25hp if any of you have one I would like to know if you are satisfied with it.

sorry Mike for your misfortune.....I have seen several on craigslist........

[Fish on Line]

I have fished with Freebird which has a larger 4 stroke.. that motor runs so quiet at lower speeds I couldnt hardly hear it run only a couple of feet away ---- less chance of spooking the fish in shallow water, Not to mention mixing the right fuel ratio. I have always thought there was small amounts of unburned oil in the exaust deposited in the water. If so the 4 Stroke would be better for Enviorenmental reasons,,, But I am no expert

[BoarBuster]

I had a 115hp four stroke Suzuki and loved it. When I get another one I hope to get the same motor. But whatever I get it will have to be a four stroke.

["G"]

I have had two Yamaha Four Strokes.....first one was a 115.....the one I have now is a 90.....I love them....fuel injected, no carbs to clean, no oil to mix....just service it once a year and go on. Always starts easy no matter how cold, very quiet, very light on gas.

[Tracker123]

Sorry to hear about that Mike. These folks are right, the EFI four strokes are the way to go.