Mercury or Tohatsu 25 hp.

[JZ]

I'm getting ready to buy a new 25 hp. The motors around here in Austin seem to be close to the same price. Not sure about elsewhere. I will be putting it on a 14' x 36" jon boat. The two motors weigh about the same. I will use it some in saltwater, but primarily freshwater. Also, I might upgrade to 16 ft. boat next year, and would like to use the same motor. What would be the better buy? <br /><br />Here's links to the engine specs for both motors. The only major difference I noted was that the Merc. has a higher gear ratio. (2.25:1 vs. Tohatsu 1.92:1) <br /><br /> http://www.tohatsu.com/outboards/25.html <br /> http://www.mercurymarine.com/cgi-bi...dibedcfececjf.0

 

[JB]

Re: Mercury or Tohatsu 25 hp.

Ahoy, JZ. <br /><br />The Tohatsu has a good reputation and is usually less expensive, but I haven't seen a Tohatsu Dealer that offered service. . .anywhere.<br /><br />For that reason alone, I would go for the Merc.<br /><br />Red sky at night. . .<br />JB

 

[JZ]

Re: Mercury or Tohatsu 25 hp.

There's a dealer here in Austin that offers service as well. I can get the Tohatsu with electric start for about the same price as Mercury without electric start. Are there any noticable differences in speed and power between the two?

 

[DJ]

Re: Mercury or Tohatsu 25 hp.

JZ,<br /><br />Check out the 25 hp. shootout in Bass And Walley boats magazine. The Tohatsu did very well. The 25 Tohatsu can also be made into a 30 hp. by simply removing the restrictor plate behind the carburetor-after the warranty of course.<br />I believe you can link to Bass And Walley boats mag. by going to: www.trailerboats.com.

 

[dmessy]

Re: Mercury or Tohatsu 25 hp.

JZ! I live in Austin also and did what you'er going to do this year in March(ie;upgraded my boat to a new 25HP Merc. short shaft with electric start)<br />I loved this motor but got a great deal on a 17' Spectrum so I sold my little boat with the old motor.<br />I got what you need and will sell it VERY reasonable! It still has 4 months of factory warrenty (that is transferable) with an additionale 4 years that can be purchased.<br />I may have 6 hours on this engine and it is in pristine shape.<br />email me at:<br />dmessy@ev1,net<br />