I'm looking to repowering my nova 175 crappie boat with a 60hp mercury 4 stroke. I wanted to get feedback on the 4 strokes.
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I'm looking to repowering my nova 175 crappie boat with a 60hp mercury 4 stroke. I wanted to get feedback on the 4 strokes.
Absolutely love mine. Great on gas, quite running, crank as easy as any motor I have ever had, and are very easy to service. Just like changing the oil in a car except you only have to do it once a year unless you run it every day. Only fall back is they are slow off the line but a good prop will change that
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I have a 2007 90hp EFI four stroke Merc on a WE Predator that has been a great motor. Quiet, very good fuel economy and starts like a dream. Couldn't be happier.
First 4 stroke is the only way to go. 50 Yamaha on mine. 04 model and not one problem. Before buying make a call to BigRiverMarine and talk to bill. Bet he can give you as good a deal as you will find anywhere on a motor. If I was buying new I would go with Suzuki.
Had two four strokes now...both Yamahas....they are great....dont ever want another two stroke.
I have a 60 merc 4 stroke on my boat and I love that thing. Like everyone else has said very quiet great on gas idles smooth. Not one single complaint about it. I have a tracker 175 and it pushes it great top speed 35 -40 depending on how loaded i have it. Would definantly consider suzuki though! Talked to Mr. Bill (Big River Marine) before I found my tracker and he said the suzuki's are a notch above the rest zero problems with them.
Thank you guys.
I have a 50hp 4 stroke, and truly love it. Quiet and cranks quick every time.
2012 30hp 4 stroke mercury on my War Eagle. Love it for all the above reasons. Not as "zippy" as a 2-stroke but you get used to it. I highly recommend you get a motor that matches the max hp rating for your boat.
I have had maybe 25 diff size 2 stoke motors all sizes up to 150 mercs. Got my first four stroke, a new 25 hp Yamaha for my tin boat and love it. I will never go back to 2 stroke ever again no matter what the size motor.
I have no input as I still run a 2 stroke. Friends have had them and I was surprised at quiet they were running hard. Talk in a normal voice while zooming down the lake. Have to look back and see the stream to tell if it's running. One was a 200 Honda and I was impressed with it on a 20' Lund.
And by the way, Hi. Haven't spoken with you for quite a while. Hope all is well out your way. Doing good here.
Doing good bud. Hope is going good down south with you. My motor on the boat now runs great but being on Reelfoot Lake (90%) of the time I can't run it and the low speed loads the carbs up. I cant make my mind up. But the 4 strokes I have seen I have been impressed with.Quote:
Originally Posted by skeetbum
I have a 60 Suzuki four stroke..It is my first 4 stroke and it has made me a believer.. Quiet, dependable and it will idle all day and never miss a beat.
Yep, 40hp 4 stroke Yamaha here. When pulling cranks I use the big motor. Crank the motor when unloading at the ramp, fish 6 - 8 hours turn it off when it's back on the trailer. Only thing makes noise is when we put the umbrellas up, it amplifies the peeing sound from the outboard... Lol.. no complaints.
Check your pm.
Thank you all. Sent a PM back gofishin