I have an older Legend 1468 widebody boat (rebadged Smokercraft). It's a deep wide 14', rated to carry up to 1000lbs and max 35 hp engine, weighs about 185 empty. It's also a short transom, so I need a short shaft motor.
(see specs below, the newer Legend 14' boats are different specs)
http://www.smokercraft.com/Showroom...85&Type=Utility Boats&Series=Voyager&Model=14
I had a older 20hp Merc that was accidentally distroyed. I would like to replace the engine another at minimum 20hp engine. I prefer something newer, since I'd like to keep it a long time and want something reliable (not that my Merc wasn't).
Used Outboards are rare around here. I found a few that seem okay. First is a 2004-5 Honda 20 hp 4-stroke for $1700 CDN. The second is a 2004 Yamaha 25 hp 2 stroke for $2400 (this motor was used by a camp ground). The third is a 1999 Mariner 25 hp 2 stroke for $1200. Last is a 1989 Johnson 25 hp for $800.
Will the Honda 4 stroke be slower than my Merc? I wouldn't want to be any slower, I'd actually like a bit more power. I have used a 9.9 Honda and it seemed like a dog. The Yamaha seems high priced to me and being used by a camp probably means high hours. I have heard mixed reviews on Mariner's from this vintage. The Johnson is probably too old to consider, unless it's a really good motor.
Any advice? Any motors I should look for? Any advice on how much difference there is between a 20 and 25 hp engine? Any tips on what to look for in finding a good used motor, I am a very good mechanically when it comes to cars, just not too familiar with outboards (other than a few repairs in the past I did on the Merc).
(see specs below, the newer Legend 14' boats are different specs)
http://www.smokercraft.com/Showroom...85&Type=Utility Boats&Series=Voyager&Model=14
I had a older 20hp Merc that was accidentally distroyed. I would like to replace the engine another at minimum 20hp engine. I prefer something newer, since I'd like to keep it a long time and want something reliable (not that my Merc wasn't).
Used Outboards are rare around here. I found a few that seem okay. First is a 2004-5 Honda 20 hp 4-stroke for $1700 CDN. The second is a 2004 Yamaha 25 hp 2 stroke for $2400 (this motor was used by a camp ground). The third is a 1999 Mariner 25 hp 2 stroke for $1200. Last is a 1989 Johnson 25 hp for $800.
Will the Honda 4 stroke be slower than my Merc? I wouldn't want to be any slower, I'd actually like a bit more power. I have used a 9.9 Honda and it seemed like a dog. The Yamaha seems high priced to me and being used by a camp probably means high hours. I have heard mixed reviews on Mariner's from this vintage. The Johnson is probably too old to consider, unless it's a really good motor.
Any advice? Any motors I should look for? Any advice on how much difference there is between a 20 and 25 hp engine? Any tips on what to look for in finding a good used motor, I am a very good mechanically when it comes to cars, just not too familiar with outboards (other than a few repairs in the past I did on the Merc).
