The message was directed to "New to Boating". A little defensive, Harry?

Harry Krause wrote:
Dan Krueger wrote:

Maybe you can take this a step further and ask them to demo one or two
on *your* boat. The dealer will probably have to be on the water for
them to accommodate you.

Dan


Harry Krause wrote:

New to Boating wrote:

Hand tiller outboards-Which would you choose?

Yamaha/Mercury 30 hp 747cc 3 cyl. $3500
Yamaha 25hp 498cc 2 cyl. hi-thrust model $3200

Suzuki/Johnson 25 hp or 30 hp 597cc 3 cyl. $3100 or $3500

Nissan 25hp or 30 hp 492cc $2800 or $3000

Honda 25 hp or 30 hp 552cc 2 cyl.$3500 or $3800

Going on a 18' Sea Ark MV1872 heavy duty (.125 aluminum) "super" jon
boat (80 hp max?)
fuel efficiency most important. Cruising at moderate speeds, around
15mph is the goal.
Is this underpowered @ 25-30 hp?
Thanks!



Is there anyway you can get a demo ride on a boat equipped with one
of hte engines you are considering? I think you're going to be
disappointed with the "efficient" cruise speed.





Ya think? Naw, the little outboard bracket on my Parker is for an 8 or
10 hp jobbie.

How about your boat, Dan?Can he take it out for a trial?