"Alex Moore" wrote in message
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"Alex Moore" wrote in message
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Hi All: I'm in the market for a Eastern 24' Cuddy Cabin boat. The
boat's dry weight is appx. 3000-3100 lbs. If you live in the New
England area this boat looks exactly like a lobster boat & is.
Although, this will be used for pleasure boating.
Here's my scenario. Eastern is a Honda outboard dealer & they are
pushing the Honda 130.
Are you sure that is enough power for a 24' boat?
I have a 200 Merc on my 22' walkaround that weighs about the same and
has an
8' 3" beam and it is good power (46 mph WOT) but I wouldn't want less.
V: Almost all of Eastern's 24' "Lobsterfisherman" boats are fitted out
Honda 130's. Is it underpowered? Well...It's not a fast boat to begin
with. It's not a deep or even a modified V hull, it's has a rounded
hull w/ a high bow. It almost has canoe properties in the bow. If you
ever seen a Nova Scotia lobster boat, the Eastern's are in the same
family.
I called Eastern boats & told them I'm leaning towards the Suzuki &
asked is a 140 HP enough. They said "Absolutley" Then I mentioned a
Suzuki 200 HP four stroke & he said too much power. Not needed. I
understand your thinking...I currently have a 20' Robalo CC w/ a
Mariner 135 (V6) 2 stroke & that boat weight is 2650 lbs. The Robalo
is a pocket rocket with that engine.
This boat is really meant to run about 28-30 MPH tops @ 4500-5000 RPM
with a Honda 130. The Honda redlines @ 5500 RPM, the Suzuki 140 is @
6200. I can put a Suzuki 200 four stroke on back but the weight
difference is HUGE. 140 HP=421 lbs. & the 200 HP=581lbs (160 lbs.
difference). I would need trim tabs, which I don't want.
Another poster mentioned the Yamaha 150 four stroke. 1st, this engine
is allocated until March 2004!!! Unreal. 2nd, the cost is a joke
(appx. $14,500) & that doesn't even include installation! The new
Honda 150 HP four stroke, coming out in January is $12,900 installed.
I don't think $3,900 is worth the 10 extra HP vs. the Suzuki 140 @
$9,000.
Here's a link to my 24' Eastern boat:
http://www.easternboats.com/tour24.html
I'm still on the ropes over here.
Alex
I like the lighter weight and extra power of the Suzuki but I don't have
personal experience with either one.
How is the dealer service for Suzuki vs Honda in your area?