jroberts24
Cadet
- Joined
- Mar 14, 2003
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- 26
Hi fellas,<br /><br />I am about to buy a new motor, my outboard mechanic told me to make sure it is a mercury or yamaha two stroke. He exclaimed that most mechanics don't want to work on four strokes as they are expensive to work on, require special tools and education. He says that mercury and yamaha give the least problems of the new outboards at present. Is this true? After shopping around, I found that I can get a suzuki for around 3 grand cheaper. After reviewing the specs on the suzuki outboard, it seems to be pretty good and comes with a three year warranty. As far as the four stroke, The man at travis boating center explained that their mechanics are very proficient at working on four strokes and that they don't charge any more to work on them. He also explained that the 140 hp has just as much power as the 150 hp two stroke, runs more quiet, and is much more fuel efficient. What are the pros and cons on the suzuki outboards. I only know what the dealer told me and what I read in the brochure.<br /><br />Thanks,<br /><br />jroberts