I have been looking around for a used outboard in the 20-25 hp range but haven't had much luck lately. While looking at a used Honda, the salesman showed me a left over brand new 2008 Merc 20hp 4-stroke. He is willing to sell it at much lower than MSRP price, which seems like a good deal (if I am serious, I'd still try to go lower than what he told me today).
He said the motor was actually built by Tohatsu. I am assuming that this is just the powerhead, while the lower end is Merc? Who would make all the ignition parts for the engine?
How are these motors for reliability? This engine comes with a full three year warranty from the date of purchase, but if I buy it, I'd plan to keep it for a very long time so I want something good.
I am also going to be checking out a 2008 Yamaha 4-stroke (new, left over stock), and a 2009 Yamaha 25 hp 2 stroke (new, left over stock), but I will have to see what kind of deal the Yamaha dealer will give me.
Any advice appreciated.
He said the motor was actually built by Tohatsu. I am assuming that this is just the powerhead, while the lower end is Merc? Who would make all the ignition parts for the engine?
How are these motors for reliability? This engine comes with a full three year warranty from the date of purchase, but if I buy it, I'd plan to keep it for a very long time so I want something good.
I am also going to be checking out a 2008 Yamaha 4-stroke (new, left over stock), and a 2009 Yamaha 25 hp 2 stroke (new, left over stock), but I will have to see what kind of deal the Yamaha dealer will give me.
Any advice appreciated.
