New 5 HP Briggs and Stratton Outboard

[portercat100]

Has anyone seen this on the net? They are advertising a NEW 5 HP 4-stroke engine for around $700. I don't think anyone can beat that..? They say they have a unique overhead valve design for improved performance.<br /><br />Sounds like a good deal to me. I'm interested.......

 

[jasonnb]

Re: New 5 HP Briggs and Stratton Outboard

It pricks my curiosity. Wonder If I could fit it on my BR as a emergency kicker.....

 

[sloopy]

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<br /><br />I little ugly I hope they can put a nicer looking cover on that thing <br /><br />

The 4-cycle Advantage<br />With the Briggs & Stratton 4-cycle engine, you get all the benefits of 4-cycle OHV technology, but at a more economical cost than its 2- and 4-cycle counterparts. The 4-cycle OHV engine offers easy starting, low emissions and eliminates the need to mix gas and oil.<br /><br />With 30,000 Briggs & Stratton dealers nationwide, getting your engine serviced is easy, wherever you are. All this makes for a complete outboard package that provides the performance to enjoy the great outdoors, at a price that gives you the Freedom to Explore.™<br />

I like iI might orde one nextmonth is that ok with U guys it can be the motor for my whaler!<br /><br />

Features<br /><br />5 HP 4-cycle OHV Engine <br />Forward-Neutral-Reverse Gear Shift <br />Tiller Handle Control <br />Manual Starting <br />Magnetron® Electronic Ignition <br />3-blade Aluminium Propeller <br />Push-button Stop with Safety Lanyard <br />Patented Overspeed Protection Device <br />Neutral Start Safety Switch <br />3.0 Gallon Remote Fuel Tank (Provided) <br />EPA and CARB Emission Compliant <br />2 Year Limited Warranty <br /> <br /> <br />Specifications<br /><br />Displacement 11.5 cu. in (189cc) <br />Bore x Stroke 2.688" x 2.04" (68.28 x 51.82mm) <br />Full Throttle 4000 RPM <br />Gear Ratio 1.57/1 <br />Recommended Transom Height 15" <br />Weight 56 lbs <br />Designed for Freshwater Use <br /> <br />

thats to bad it can't be used on salt water... or can it?<br /><br />heres the link Briggs and stratton outboard

 

[norman158]

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it kinda looks like thier Intek mower engine mounted to a outboard unit. dont say if its air or water cooled. to bad its a short shaft

 

[oldboat1]

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Interesting. I've been curious about the 4-cycle outboard possibilities with B. and S. -- every time I mow my lawn. I didn't know they actually produced one. Mowers are designed to run at WOT, and I wonder how the outboard would do at idle -- also wonder whether its air-cooled.

 

[Outrage 19]

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I checked the web site. It's air cooled

 

[one more cast]

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I know a guy who built 2 air cooled outboards by replacing blown powerheads with lawnmower engines.He said he never got a chance to try one on a boat because he sold them as soon as he put them together. said they would throw water out of the test barrel just fine.

 

[oldboat1]

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has the look of the Sears Gamefisher models that came with a Clinton powerhead. Maybe these will be produced for various retailers too, with the B and S engine -- like lawn mowers sold by Lowes, Home Depot, or whatever. I think there is a market niche there for outboards (would be kind of a marketing throwback to the '50s and '60s).

 

[b.gagnon]

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If the price is true this could be one of the best things to hit the market in a long time!!!

 

[portercat100]

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B&S says they specialize in air cooled engines, so this is one. I wonder why other companies gave up on the air cooled idea years ago..? Does anyone know?<br /><br />If you've ever seen mud motors (Go-Devil) they are also air cooled, lawn-mower type motors, but MUCH more expensive than this. Check out yahoo.com auctions, or half.com under "outboard" for this new B&S motor. Some folks are selling them for an introductory price of $689.

 

[oldboat1]

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I was ready to say that $700 would be pretty steep, but I see that Boat U.S. sells the Nissan 5hp 4-stroke for $1,230. The 2-stroke is about $1,000. Maybe there would be quite a market at $700 -- and it will probably be less if models are produced for the big chains. They need to keep the technology as simple as lawn mowers, with interchangeable parts readily available.<br /><br />The weight would be comparble to the Nissan 2-stroke, which is 15lbs or so lighter than the 4-stroke model (Nissan).

 

[mellowyellow]

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well done sailboaty! <br />I've seriously been considering a kicker for trolling and for back-up. if only I can convince my wife??? I'll use the "safety" close....<br />wish me luck,<br />M.Y.

 

[wilde1j]

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portercat100, the reason there isn't much in the air cooled OB department is most of the air cooled motors were DOGS. Hard to start, loud, poor running SOB's. I've worked on some the of the old junk (Clinton, Tecumseh, Eska) and none were anywhere close to the quality of the major manufacturers. B-S may be better (4C instead of 2C), but it's clear they are not for saltwater. Probably suited for a small lake.

 

[sloopy]

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I just odered one I put a full diposite, if I don't like it I can send it back. the place I ordered from, is going to see how itworks to. they were exited as I am!

 

[jerb_54729]

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I read about this motor in an engineering magazine. They plan on selling them through Wal-Mart, Lowes, Home Depot, etc. It uses the same block as the lawnmower engine. Their target market is for kicker motors and dinghys for running around the marina.

 

[sloopy]

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not availible to september

 

[ODDD1]

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I was wondering who was gonna build 'dixie cup' outboards next...LOL...

 

[harrison20002]

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Wildeone: What did she say? If it works I'll try the safety feature on my wife. Seriously, I'm kind of glad to see this motor. The selling point for me would be the availability of parts. I live in a rural area and most evertthing I need has to be ordered. A lot of fishing time lost. Happy Boating all, Hal

 

[Squeakit]

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I'm curious to know if it's completely air cooled without any waterpump (and impeller worries) or if it's air cooled with a "water cooled exhaust." I had an old Clinton 7.5hp - light weight for the power it produced. Ran like the devil on my little 12foot aluminum boat. When the impeller failed I mistakenly thought that since the powerhead was aircooled I could run w/o it. WRONG!! The lower leg heated up and the motor fried and seized. I miss that old light-weight motor.

 

[Merc Man1635]

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this would be a GREAT motor for small lakes or big ponds...maybe ill have to get one for my 10 foot jon boat...Nissan 4 stroke engines are a bit steep, but i think i can afford this one at around $700. i am also a bit concerned about the idle speed factor, however. B&S are made to run at full throttle. anyone know what gears are available? (F<N<R?)