Honda 50hp vs. Mercury 50hp 4-stroke EFI

[redear]

Do you have opinions on reliability of a Honda 50hp vs. Mercury 50hp 4-stroke EFI?<br /><br />I'm buying my first boat (Lund Classic 16 SS) and I tell the dealer that I want a Honda 50hp, but he swears by a Mercury 50hp 4-stroke because it's EFI.<br /><br />My main concern is reliability. Is a Mercury more likely to leave me stranded at the lake than a Honda? I know EFI means better fuel economy and there are Mercury repair shops everywhere, but that will be of little comfort when stranded 20 miles from the ramp.<br /><br />Also, I know Mercury's 4-stroke are made by Yamaha (or at least a good portion of it), so do you have an opinion of getting a Yamaha instead of Honda or Mercury?<br /><br />Thanks in advance.<br />Sergio

 

[Dunaruna]

Re: Honda 50hp vs. Mercury 50hp 4-stroke EFI

The marina I'm in has about 350 houseboats. Mostly 50hp bigfoot EFI mercs, some hondas and some yammys. Never heard anyone complain about any reliability problems with any brand but the mercs are by far more prevelant so you would think that they would have a higher percentage of breakdowns - but they don't. <br /><br />I own a 50 bigfoot EFI and have about 70hrs on it. Turn key reliability & very economical, love it!<br /><br />Aldo

 

[JB]

Re: Honda 50hp vs. Mercury 50hp 4-stroke EFI

Duplicate post. See Non-repair.