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(Marko) wrote in message om...
!!! Boat Purchase Update !!!

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." He also said you don't gain much moving up in
horsepower with pontoons, which I've heard before. He was very
insistant that the 40hp was the best motor for my "smaller" pontoon. I
don't believe everything this guy says. The 40 I agreed to is a 2003
so I'm wondering if he just wants to move it. It's a huge store so I'm
sure he has 2003 50's too. Honda told me that the 2003's and 2004's
are IDENTICAL so I thought I'd save a couple hundred bucks.

Should I stick with the 40 or push for the 50?

IF your pontoon does not plane then 10 HP more or less might not make
a difference. On a planing hull I would go with more rather than less
HP.

The motor is basically the same engine. The 40 is just not tuned as
much.

I also wouldnt believe too much dealers say ... And it is likely he
wants to sell this motor ....

You need to revisit the pontoon thing.... ask pontooners if 20% HP
make a difference. Chances are if you operate in low wind and it
doesnt plane anyways there will not be much difference.

However if you would save $300 then get the bigger motor to start with
as it will run at lower RPM and probably use less fuel at cruise.

Matt