Economical motor

[dmez4u]

I would like to ask all you tech's out there to recomand an outboard motor say between 90 and 150hp that is economical,dependable,low maintaince,and within financial reach of a retired person.<br /><br /> Thank You<br /> Danner

 

[Kenny Bush]

Re: Economical motor

Mercury (Yamaha) 115 HP 4 stroke. Of course all of this is guessing at your hulls needs. What size boat do you have, and what type of use do you need it for? Post back with information... Then we will guess more perfectly......

 

[dmez4u]

Re: Economical motor

18 ft.bassboar.<br />I would like to go out every day but with my johnson 140 it cost me approx 20 bucks a pop.<br />I stay out all day.<br />I use motor to and from location.<br />I troll for bass in Clearlake, ca.<br />Hope this info helps.<br />Question:mercury and yammy.<br />Was that correct?<br /><br /> Thank You<br /> Danner

 

[Kenny Bush]

Re: Economical motor

Yeah I will stay with my original choice. Yamaha makes the Merc 4 strokes. But these 4 strokes give you twice the mileage, 1/3 the emissions, and half the noise. You will barely hear it when trolling. I think the 115 will give you a good all around performance. It is smaller than the 140, and is still big enough the run that boat 40+ mph. If you do not want the top speed, you could even drop even more. Maybe a 90.

 

[JB]

Re: Economical motor

Moving to General Outboard.