need advice on buying a new outboard motor

[wakruem]

Hello,<br /><br /> I'm interested in purchasing a new outboard<br />motor for my 14 Boston Whaler. I would like a<br />40HP 4 stroke motor with a no tiller handle. I <br />know outboards can be expensive. I don't want to<br />spend over $4000.00 for one. Does anyone have<br />any advice on which motor would be the best fit<br />for this boat.<br /><br />Thanks,<br /><br />Wayne

 

[lonewolf5347]

Re: need advice on buying a new outboard motor

EDIT:<br /><br />We don't promote the competition on iboats site, Lonewolf. JB

 

[catfish1]

Re: need advice on buying a new outboard motor

if you want to stay under $4k on a four stroke, check out iboats used motors. they come with a warranty.

 

[DJ]

Re: need advice on buying a new outboard motor

Wayne,<br /><br />Agree with catfish, here's the link.<br /><br /> http://www.boatmotors.com/ <br /><br />iboats offers used engines of which many have factory warranties. I would be careful about buying a new engine and expecting a local dealer to work on it. A used engine is a different story.<br /><br />On that boat, weight would be a major consideration. Compare weights of two and four stroke engines of the same horsepower rating.<br /><br />You may be able to compensate, somewhat, for weight differences by moving items around such as: fuel, etc.

 

[zodiaccaptianjj]

Re: need advice on buying a new outboard motor

i would spend an extra 2 or 3 hundred and get a new yamaha. They have great whieght to power and are nice and quiet they come with a great warranty too. I have had a yamaha 40 for 7 years an all ive had to do was change the plugs. its worth it!!