The best make/model

[thebulldog]

So what is best make model and year of outboard
Motor ?

 

[Bob_VT]

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OMG well Ford or Chevy or Dodge ........... There is no correct answer.

Normally we suggest a motor that parts are available for, has local support to you and within your budget.

 

[tpenfield]

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So what is best make model and year of outboard
Motor ?

Is there a prize for getting the right answer?

My guess is 2012 mercury verado

 

[ziemann]

Re: The best make/model

Your question is difficult to answer and depends on the circumstances. Here are some examples of similar questions that you could have asked:

What is the best color?
Which breast is better? Left or right?
What is your favorite finger?
What is your favorite chromosome?
What is the best fruit?

 

[duke33]

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The one that's running when needed....

 

[coastalrichard]

Re: The best make/model

So what is best make model and year of outboard
Motor ?

Why do you ask? Are you considering the purchase of a boat/motor or perhaps repowering an existing boat? Many factors can influence your "best" choice. What kind of boat; what size; where will you operate it; what will be your primary operating activities? Give us more information along these lines and you'll get lots of opinions...we love to spend other people's money

 

[Home Cookin']

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There aren't any motors that are "best" but there are plenty of motors that are worse than others.

Except, of course, the 1964 evinrude fastwin 18 HP. That's the best motor.

 

[tpenfield]

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There aren't any motors that are "best" but there are plenty of motors that are worse than others.

Except, of course, the 1964 evinrude fastwin 18 HP. That's the best motor.

Yes, those fastwin's were nice.

 

[JB]

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No question. The family of 3-4.5HP outboards that includes the Johnson JW and JH series and the sister Evinrudes. My favorite is the 1957 Johnson JW-13.

Best outboards ever made by anyone. Johnson FDs are a close second.

 

[bbstacker1]

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This is a trick question right, I'm waiting to hear the catch!!

 

[sschefer]

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EDIT

Oh yeah, this about where you all chime in with "Hooooooollllllyyyyyyy Currrraaaaapp"

 

[sschefer]

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Reality Check --- O.K. I bought a 2011 Merc 4 stroke EFI 60 last year after buiding a few too many V-6 150's and one 2+2 100 Mariner. I wanted the Yami but the dealer talked me into the Merc, plus I had a soft spot in my heart for them. His reasoning was they were easy to get parts for and there were a lot of trained Merc mechanics. Humm, now that I think about it I wonder why that matters if the engine is that good.. Well, anyway, the Yami is a respectable motor but I'm happy with the Merc.

 

[bbstacker1]

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sschefer, that's (seven-marine) just not right.

 

[sschefer]

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sschefer, that's (seven-marine) just not right.

Could you imagine that on a duck boat at about 5am on a foggy morining...

 

[Johnson110]

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Oh that would be a 1956 15 hp Johnson !

 

[nwcove]

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1956-57 johnson 5.5 ! ya wont win any sprints with one, but in a marathon they will outlast most!!

 

[Davem3]

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So NOT touching this one at all...........

Backing away, very very slowly..............