Best engine for 30 foot pontoon?

mpclark

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Trying to decide what would be the best engine for my 30 foot party hut pontoon boat. Currently we have a mercury 75HP which has been messing up. It won't idle and has trouble starting up. Instead of investing more money into it we have decided to just get a new one with higher HP. Preferably 150HP.

What I can't decide is what engine is reliable and best for your money? Leaning towards a Yamaha because multiple people have said they are the most reliable but they are expensive.

Max allowed on pontoon is 150HP and 15 passengers.

Thanks!
 
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Sea Rider

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Welcome to Iboats,

What's the toon's max passenger & HP rated for ? If won't go tooning with max stated passengers can go for a less HP-OB.

Happy Boating
 

Sea Rider

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And you plan tooning with how many souls on board frequently ?

Happy Boating
 

roscoe

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They are all expensive.


Buy the one that has close by service .
 

Sea Rider

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Which HP is available going down from a Yam 150 HP ? Boating is expensive, nobody said it was a cheap sport compared to others, but it's fun specially with family and friends. LOL!!

Happy Boating
 

jimmbo

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An e-etc 150 HO would be my choice. Love those 2 strokes
 
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