Best outboard?

justgopen · Post by **justgopen** » Sun Feb 01, 2004 5:45 pm

Hi everyone,

A buddy of mine has a very old boat and is need of a good 4 stroke motor. Anybody have any reccommendations considering all the brands out there? Priority is reliability.

Aerotus · Post by **Aerotus** » Sun Feb 01, 2004 6:15 pm

What horsepower?

Reno Reeler · Post by **Reno Reeler** » Sun Feb 01, 2004 7:15 pm

Honda & Yamaha both make very reliable 4-stroke outboard engines.

justgopen · Post by **justgopen** » Mon Feb 02, 2004 10:43 am

Looking for a good motor around 125-150HP. I have heard very good things about the new Honda motors. I went to a dealer this weekend and found out the larger motors are even equipped with Honda VTEC!

Post by **JIP** » Mon Feb 02, 2004 11:04 am

Hey Justgopen,

Team TackleTour just bought a new boat, and it came with a 90HP
4stroke Mercury outboard. This outboard is actually a Yamaha
and the lower gear area is Mercury.
90/115/200/225 4 strokers are good.
Honda's are great. If I had a choice, I would have gone with a Honda
instead. Those are supposed to be extremely reliable and more
fuel efficient than others. Honda is great at making small engines.

Wayne · Post by **Wayne** » Mon Feb 02, 2004 2:58 pm

I have a 2002 50HP Johnson 4-stroke and haven't had a problem.

Wayne

justgopen · Post by **justgopen** » Tue Feb 03, 2004 10:51 am

Thanks JIP,

From everything i have read and heard from the dealers the Honda's are the most reliable, and quiet running. Just have to get over the higher price.

Reno Reeler · Post by **Reno Reeler** » Tue Feb 03, 2004 1:42 pm

Justgopen,

Justbuyit! What lakes do you fish, and what do you fish for?

justgopen · Post by **justgopen** » Tue Feb 03, 2004 11:56 pm

I live in Goleta, CA. its just north of Santa Barbera. I have 2 good lakes in driving distance, Cachuma and Casitas. Both are trophy bass lakes. Problem is the lakes are both real good sized and paddling my kickboat just doesn't cover enough water.

swear by senkos · Post by **swear by senkos** » Sun Feb 15, 2004 1:44 pm

well at least you get a good work out.

Reno Reeler · Post by **Reno Reeler** » Sun Feb 15, 2004 4:55 pm

justgopen,

Have you considered a kayak or inflatable pontoon boat with an electric trolling motor?

JapanReels · Post by **JapanReels** » Tue May 18, 2004 11:27 am

All the motors nowadays are quite good. Just preferenc

e if you ask me.

septik · Post by **septik** » Tue May 18, 2004 12:38 pm

justgoopen,

I've got a Mercury Optimax 150. It's a two stroke, but gets comparable if not better gas mileage than most 4 strokes. Plus you get the lighter weight and better holeshot of a 2-stroke. The 135 qualifies as an ultra low emission engine, which will keep the powers that be in California happy. The 150 is only a 2 star, very low emission engine, but should still meet CA's requirements. Just something else to look at in addition to the 4-strokes.

Casey

seasicknes · Post by **seasicknes** » Sun Jun 20, 2004 8:09 am

Once it comes time to replace the hydrasports motor, I will probably be looking at the new EVINRUDE ETEC 200 or 225 hp.

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