4 stroke merc, honda, or yamaha?

[musher]

I'm gonna buy a new 50-60 hp 4 stroke outboard for my boat. I'm kind of stuck deciding among the mercury, honda, and yamaha motors. The 60 hp merc looks pretty attractive compared to the yamaha and honda.<br /><br />Is the 50 v 60 designation important from a performance standpoint?<br /><br />Anyone have any major problems with one brand versus another?<br /><br />Thanks<br /><br />musher

 

[pcpaine]

Re: 4 stroke merc, honda, or yamaha?

I work at a motorcycle shop and I know that Honda or Yamaha four-stoke motors (whatever they power) are bulletproof (i've seen 'em run on kerosene) I'd stick with one of the four-stoke masters Honda or Yamaha