which 50hp outboard with new boat?

stubblejumper · #1 April 20th, 2008, 08:26 PM

After much shopping and comparing,and changing my mind more than once,myself and the Mrs have decided that our new boat will be the Lund 1625 Classic Sport with a 50hp engine.The question now is whether to equip it with a mercury or honda outboard.The Honda is about 50lbs lighter,but the mercury has more displacement and EFI.Which engine would you choose for the boat we have chosen.

tashasdaddy · #2 April 20th, 2008, 08:43 PM

they are both good motors, but i think in a pinch and you need service, the merc you will find more service centers.

JUSTINTIME · #3 April 27th, 2008, 03:33 PM

what ever has better service!!

fiftiesoutboards · #4 April 27th, 2008, 05:40 PM

I'm basically a small/older outboards type of guy, but I know what motor I would get. The Tohatsu TLDI 50. It's a two stroke that runs as clean as a four, and weighs significantly less. My co-worker has the 90 in the TLDI series, and it positively sips gas. He loves it, and the motors get excellent reviews. I just can't get my mind around doing oil changes and valve adjustments in an outboard (four strokers). Good luck with your new rig. 50's