marv plotzka
Seaman Apprentice
- Joined
- Sep 24, 2002
- Messages
- 32
I am ordering a 25'pontoon boat for spring delivery and my dealer sells Honda, Johnson, and Merc. I have eliminated the 115/130 Honda. It is too heavy and doesn't sit well on the boat I am getting. From what I have read on the web, the new 115/140 Johnson is a Suzuki and is a fairly new design, the 115 Merc is a Yamaha and has undergone some cost cutting efforts. Dose anybody have a compelling reason to purchase one over the other, like a better designed gearcase, fuel system,etc.? My dealer recommends the Johnson 70hp 4 stroke. I would like a larger motor, thinking it would run a little quieter and at lower RPM when cruising along the lake shore.