Repower 14' Bayliner, best 4-stroke replacement

[bigred177]

I have a line on a 14' Bayliner hull only that's in great shape with a clean title for free. I used to own one and loved how easy and convenient it was. If I could get into this one, with a 4-stroke, for a few thousand that would be awesome. I plan on doing the work myself.

What would be the best replacement for the 50hp Force as far as weight and similarities are concerned? The boat still has the controls but I imagine I'm going to have to switch them with the new engine. I don't know much about the 4-stroke options out there.

 

[Frank Acampora]

I think you will need to look at a rice-burner but I doubt you will get one, even used, for that price. Really, with that hull, your best bet is a used 2 stroke since if you ever sell the boat, the hull will drag down the value of a 4 stroke engine

 

[bigred177]

I had thought about that, but the nice thing about the outboards is the ability to remove them from a hull later if I want. I honestly don't know who makes the good 4-strokes or what they cost. What do the good new or slightly used 4-strokes in the 50hp range go for?

What kind of 2-stroke would you suggest?

 

[roscoe]

A new 50 4 stroke will run you $5000 - $7000
A really good used 2 year old, maybe 4-5000
A 10 year old, $3000-$4000.

If you shop around, you can find a good used 2 stroke 50, say 15 years old, for $2000-$3000.

25 years old, $1200-$2000

Any 1990 or newer Mercury, Johnson, Evinrude, Yamaha, or Mariner, all good motors.

Steer away from Force or Chrysler motors.

 

[ondarvr]

The "free" boat will most likely cost a grand or so, maybe twice that, to get it floating again, so figure that into the budget too.

Any of the 50 4strokes are good motors, the newer they are the lighter and more powerfull it may be. A newr 50HP 2 stroke Tohatsu would probably run circles around them though.

 

[fishin98]

In the late 90's and early 2000's Merc/Mariner made a nice 40hp 4cyl engine. Idled out nice and really had nice power. I had a 2000 40 Merc 4cyl with power trim/tilt on my 15ft Sylvan Sea Monster. With 3 people full fuel and all the gear it would run out at 35mph(gps), never had one mechanical issue in the 7 years I owned it.

 

[steelespike]

A Evinrude/ Johnson 50 Are easy to work on with an easy to find parts supply.Even props cover a more years with fewer odd years or discontinued prop styles.

 

[fishin98]

One thing to consider...a boat equipped with newer 4str 40hp will probably run circles around that that 50hp Force motor. Fuel efficient,no mixing of oil with fuel and quiet.

 

[WIMUSKY]

E-tec would have the efficiency of a 4 stroke and the power of a 2. My 2003 Johnson 4 stroke 60 is heavy. 385 I believe. Same weight as a 90 2 stroke of the same year.... I will say, I really like it......

 

[fishin98]

A brand new 50hp Merc 4 stroke looks like it weights in around 250lbs....The 40 weights in around 215.

 

[Fleetwin]

The 50 and 60 HP Merc. Four Strokes are the same base engine. If the boat is rated for 60, go that way. That gives you more options later. I owned a Merc. 60 Four Stroke and absolutely loved it. Easy on fuel, super quiet and reliable.

As stated, the older 2 cylinder John/Rude 50's were reliable and easy to work on. Stay away from anything older than 1983.

The old Merc. 4 cylinder 45's and 50's were also smooth running and reliable. The old Merc. 4-cylinder 50 became the "Classic 45" after the Horsepower ratings changed in 1983.

You DEFINETELY want Power Trim and Tilt. That may be a bit more difficult to find in the older engines.

You, probably, will need new controls and cables for any replacement engine.

 

[fishin98]

The 2000 40hp 4cyl Merc with tilt/trim I had on my 15' sylvan weighed in around 155lb. SUPER nice motor, easy on fuel, oil injected, quiet, easy to maintain and reliable. Should be able to find one easily. Mariner had the same motor called the Magnum. Shy away from the twin cyl 35hp and up Merc/Mariners..Noisy,vibrate like hell. My brother has a 50HP Mariner 3cyl. on his sylvan 16ft back troller,.kicks butt and loves fuel. I had a 1983 50hp Merc 4cyl....A MONEY PIT, lousy electronic system. The newer ones from the middle 90's on much better. SHY AWAY FROM THE OLD JUNK!