I am searching for sata on which boat motors are most relaible among the top 4 brands in a 40 -50 hp 4 stroke model
to be used in freshwater.........
2006-12-06 12:29:16 · 11 answers · asked by acme_mktg 1 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Boats & Boating
To be used for a pontoon boat
2006-12-07 01:08:46 · update #1
Pretty hard to beat Honda for reliability. End of story.
2006-12-06 13:25:36 · answer #1 · answered by Audio God™ 6 · 0⤊ 3⤋
No body beats Suzuki in reliability for 4 stroke outboards period ! Honda is the lightest but I don't like the carbs or the price. Yamaha and Mercury are one in the same. I would go for the Suzuki if you have to have a 4 stroke, and like Honda, that's all they sell. Just ask someone that works on 4 stroke outboards, you'll see what I mean. Many a safe journey to you no mater what you decide.@@@@@ Again, Suzuki would be your best choice. Any body that knows anything of pontoon boats knows that the larger your propeller, the better. The DF50 Suzuki has a 2.27 to 1 gear ratio. It can handle a 12.5 dia. prop at great efficiency compared to the competition. It is true that parts take longer to obtain, but if your conscious of the maintenance, you'll never have to cross that bridge. Again, Suzuki is your best choice.
2006-12-06 16:17:37 · answer #2 · answered by Carl 3 · 1⤊ 2⤋
If you go by what the pros use, I would say Honda or better yet, Evinrude. Mercury/Mariner also make very good outboards along with Yamaha. You can't go wrong with any of them if you're buying new. Older used models, now that's a different story.
If I were to personally buy a new 50 HP outboard, I wouldn't look any further than the Evinrude E-TEC 50.
2006-12-06 15:17:05 · answer #3 · answered by rollinjukebox 4 · 2⤊ 2⤋
HONDA OR YAMAHA WOULD BE MY CHOICE! Suzuki makes a good engine also but harder to get parts for atleast in the mid west....
2006-12-07 16:15:43 · answer #4 · answered by AQUAHOLIC 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Honda 4 strokes are very good motors.What is are you putting the motor on though and what will it be used for?
2006-12-06 13:41:49 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 3⤋
yamahaa more dealers to work on them or evinrude stay away from mercury totmatsu suzuski honda soso
2006-12-08 14:28:45 · answer #6 · answered by lake living 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
honda is about the top of the line right noe
2006-12-08 13:34:47 · answer #7 · answered by David B 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yamaha #1
2006-12-07 00:19:41 · answer #8 · answered by sleepydo 5 · 0⤊ 3⤋
Honda, seems to be the best motor in the long run
2006-12-06 14:23:31 · answer #9 · answered by COSMO 4 · 1⤊ 3⤋
Honda, a bit pricey...Tohatsu, a bit less pricey and every bit as reliable.
2006-12-07 01:10:44 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 2⤋