bo jangles wrote:
I'm looking for a new or used boat in the 18-22' range for inshore
sal****er use and the motor is a big concern of mine. What are the
late model motors to avoid? I've heard 4 strokes in general are the
way to go - and 4 strokes are dogs but if you go with a 4 stroke get
Yamaha or, get a Honda - Yamahas are junk. I've heard to get DI 2
stroke. I've heard that Mercs are the worst and the best; however,
I've also heard of many new Mercs being returned and Mercs on recall.
I've heard of Merc "smart" systems screwing up and having to be
disabled. One dealer swore by the new Evenrude DI (they have "smart"
systems too) and I have seen the above as well as Suzuki and Johnson
on the boats I'm looking at. Are there brands, sizes, types (2 or 4
stroke, carb, efi, di) to avoid? I'd appreciate some help.

Any 4 stroke is OK.

Stay away from 2 strokes if you can even though boat for boat they
might be cheaper, initially:-)

Don't under any circumstance get a DFI of any type, you'll find give
away prices on Ficht (there's a reason) & cheap Optimax Merc. You won't
find a cheap E-Tec because they're still scamming people they might
work, they won't & you will do your dough if your boat has one.


K


& the Krause lie of the day is..... one from the sad "my father" range,
really really sad actually.

I'm ever proud of my late Dad's life. Clearly the liar is still in
school boy BS mode


My father and his chief mechanic once crossed the Atlantic in
winter in a 22' boat powered by twin outboards.
Yes, it is possible, even the fuel.
Got a "fireboat" welcome in NYC.