I called about getting a demo to the Mercury dealer. He said no demos of
new motors (because then they'd be used motors) but he would demo used
motors. He has a 1998 Mercury 2 stroke electric start 40 hp that he'd
sell for $1000. I don't think I want a 2 stroke, as the pollution
bothers me. I bet I could get him down to $950. When I visited him I got
the impression business was slow. It also seems that 2/3's his inventory
is used, and most of the used stuff isn't a year or two old, more like
6-10 years old. It is a 40 hp. I'm sure it will not perform as a 40 hp 4
stroke, but at least I'll be in the ballpark.

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.