choosing between 3, 4hp motors

[wylie catter]

I am wanting a 4hp for a jon boat just to run trotlines and stuff. I narrowed it down to 3 on craigslist. Wanted yall's opinions. Any known pros and cons of these little motors is appreciated. Because I will probably buy one of them this week.

1993 Evinrude 4hp deluxe with reverse, low hours, no tank included, looks perfect in picture, $425

2006 Nissan 4hp, low hours, 4 stroke, no tank included, looks rough in picture, $500

1995 Yamaha 4hp, 2 stroke, built in tank, supposedly "rebuilt", looks good but not perfect in picture, $300

They are all short shaft and they all claim to run excellent.

Any input is much appreciated.

 

[lncoop]

Re: choosing between 3, 4hp motors

You can put what I know in the bowl of any one of those motor's carburetors. However, before you buy any of those take a look at this website. Another iboater turned me onto it. Not saying don't buy one of the three on CL, they're all good brands. Just sayin'.............
http://smalloutboards.com/

 

[ezmobee]

Re: choosing between 3, 4hp motors

1993 Evinrude 4hp deluxe with reverse, low hours, no tank included, looks perfect in picture, $425

I have this motor and it is a fantastic one. I paid $400 for it 5 years ago so that's a pretty good price.

 

[wylie catter]

Re: choosing between 3, 4hp motors

I have this motor and it is a fantastic one. I paid $400 for it 5 years ago so that's a pretty good price.

What do you have this motor pushing and what kinda performance do you get out of it?

And thanks for the replies.

 

[richardgreen]

Re: choosing between 3, 4hp motors

I have a little Yami 4hp 2 stroke on my rig as a backup. Runs fine but as a 1 cyl motor it kind of sounds like a chainsaw, especially at high RPMs. You may appreciate a 2 cyl motor as I believe the Evi would be for your main power.

 

[ezmobee]

Re: choosing between 3, 4hp motors

What do you have this motor pushing and what kinda performance do you get out of it?

And thanks for the replies.

We use it on this 14' http://i176.photobucket.com/albums/w200/ezmobee/DSCF2577.jpg It isn't a speed demon but we've covered quite a lot of water with it even with 3 adults and a child in that little boat. That boat came with a single cylinder Merc 5HP that we HATED. It was super loud and full of vibration. We much prefer the Evinrude.

 

[pscrabber59]

Re: choosing between 3, 4hp motors

My vote would be with the John-e-rude. I have a 96' starts & runs fine, real quiet and light wt. I paid $250 on Craigslist w/o gas tank so if you can try seeing if you can talk the person down alittle since its close to Chritsmas, well then again i'm just a cheap sob.
Gd luck

 

[wylie catter]

Re: choosing between 3, 4hp motors

Well I like the way this if going. Because I preffer the Evinrude above the other's for sure. But I couldn't quite justify the extra money for the older motor. But you guys are saying what I already thought. That makes me feel better.

The man with the Evinrude just emailed me. He is at a marina. He says he can sell me a new tank and line with it for $40. I think if I can get him down to 450 for it all I might go buy it.

I appreciate all the input fellas.

 

[steelespike]

Re: choosing between 3, 4hp motors

Pretty sure that motor is based on the 5.28 cu in 3 hp that dates back to 52.
A wonderful tried and true gem.