2007-02-05 15:02:20 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Sports ➔ Outdoor Recreation ➔ Fishing
Both are nice motors but I would take a merc. They're so common and parts are easier to get in my experience. I would take a Volvo Penta over them both.
2007-02-05 18:02:29 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
If I had to buy a new motor I would go with the Evinrude 2 stroke........it requires no break-in and you do not have the scheduled maintenance required with the 4 strokes. The maintenance schedule on the 4 strokes adds up to a lot of lost time on the water. I have an older Evinrude right now and I have no complaints but like the person said above.......if you take care of it and follow the maintenance schedule it should last a long time.
2007-02-06 03:21:40 · answer #2 · answered by stik 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My dad has a Mercury and I have an Evinrude and with proper maintenance they both work fine. Follow the schedule in the owners manual and either will last for many years.
2007-02-06 00:45:55 · answer #3 · answered by geobert24 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it depends on your application, and if you want 2 or 4 stroke
while i've always been a merc. person, i'd have to recommend the evinrude e-tec. i was so impressed with it's performance that i'm still considering getting one myself.
that e-tec starts up on half a crank, and accelerates faster than any 4 stroke and has way better efficiency than any 2 stroke.
2007-02-05 23:56:42 · answer #4 · answered by Chris 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i'd rather have a mercury but evinrudes are alright
2007-02-09 06:25:16 · answer #5 · answered by sexy bass fisherman 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Both are good,no doubt .I have used both a lot and still have a little 2 hp.Evenrude for my canoe and you cant kill it,it just keeps on ticking and its over 20 years old.
2007-02-07 14:38:43 · answer #6 · answered by hunter 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i would take a Merc. But if i had another choice it woud be a Honda 4 stroke....... man those things are great.
2007-02-08 15:15:21 · answer #7 · answered by ronny 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋