On Thu, 26 Aug 2004 09:58:58 -0700, Scott W. wrote:

On 26 Aug 2004 06:35:29 -0700, (Marko) wrote:

I called my dealer and asked what it would take to upgrade from the
Honda 40 to the 50. He said "don't waste your money, they're basically
the same engine."

Get a spec. sheet and read it. If everything's the same, why not have
10 more HP?

Another good answer, but I suspect that it's a case of leftoveritis on
the part of the dealer. I have a good friend in the boat business and
he will turn himself inside out to move New Old Stock in particular
engines.

However, it makes sense to go with the 50 if only because, as Wayne
said, in this case, morererer is betterererrerrrrr. When I talk to
folks about boats, the main complaint is almost always underpowered.

Unless he makes the 40 VERY attractive, stick to your guns and get the
50.

Ten horse power can make a difference here - the additional 10
horsepower is like adding 25% more Kw.

By the way, when they say they are the same engine, that's true to
this extent - they may be the same long block, it's the timing and
computer controls controlling fuel flow that give you the extra
horsies.

Later,

Tom
S. Woodstock, CT
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can never be fully learnt..."

Izaak Walton "The Compleat Angler", 1653