Newbie asks for advice on choosing a motor.

[Moonpie]

I decided to take the big plunge and buy my first boat. Would like to ask the forum for advice.<br />I'm a fisherman so I will be getting a 17' aluminum tunnelhull boat to get up in the shallows. Will be in saltwater almost exclusively.<br />From what I've learned I'll need an outboard from 50HP up to around 75HP.<br />I want to go with a 4 stroke.<br />I have heard good things about the Yamaha and Honda engines. What are your opinions on these?<br />It will have a stainless prop and probably be on a jack plate.<br />Please feel free to e-mail me off forum.<br />Thanks for looking.

 

[FlyBoyMark]

Re: Newbie asks for advice on choosing a motor.

Look at the Mercury engines too...they have very good power to weight ratios in this range and they are AMERICAN MADE.

 

[baby j]

Re: Newbie asks for advice on choosing a motor.

they are both good eng.but always try to get the max hp.for your boat.that way when you have all your gear,and fishing pals with you you are not under power.personaly i like 2stroke better than 4<br />stroke better hole shot.

 

[orca]

Re: Newbie asks for advice on choosing a motor.

When lookin at a new motor check out the engine displacement. you cant beat cubes!! The Yam 70 HP is smaller than the merc 40 3 Cyl, say no more!!

 

[JB]

Re: Newbie asks for advice on choosing a motor.

Howdy, Moonpie.<br /><br />In that power range the best values in a 4 stroke are the Merc 50 and 60EFI and the Johnson/Suzuki 50, 60 and 70EFI.<br /><br />EFI is worth every penny of the extra weight and cost. Those are the choices for EFI 4 strokes.<br /><br />I have a Suzuki DF70 EFI on my 17' Boston Whaler and am very pleased with it.<br /><br />Good luck.