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Suzuki DF4 vs. DF6 (or maybe another choice, the Tohatsu MFS4BS).
When I started this thread I truly thought I had decided to either buy
a Suzuki 4hp or 6hp for my G3 Guide V14 aluminum utility boat; however, with all of the good information I've received with the variety of opinions I've trimmed it down to either a Suzuki 2.5hp for $721, a Suzuki 4hp for $1008 or a Tohatsu 4hp for $833. I believe the best "bang for the buck" is the Tohatsu 4hp 4-stroke and I'll probably order that this week Here are the specs for it. Does it sound like it'll push that 14 footer around the lake at a fast walk (4-6 mph)? (BTW, I gave the 30 lb. electric a brief trial and it was nice and quiet but just didn't move that Guide V14 like it had that slick- hulled Walker Bay 10.) The Tohatsu has through-the-prop exhaust, compression release for easy starting, and shallow water drive. It also comes standard with an oil pressure indicator for low oil levels and a built-in 1.1 liter (.29 U.S. gallon) fuel tank as well as having the option to add an external fuel tank. (It comes with the fittings.) It also has a forward- neutral-reverse gearshift and a 123cc displacement motor with an RPM range of 4500-5500 and a 59mm x 45mm bore and stroke. The gear ratio is 2:15:1 and it weighs 57 lbs. The dealer admits it's a 2007 but is brand-new in-the-box and never been in the water. The $833 (delivered to my door) price is about $150 cheaper than the price for a new 2008. It's even blue, same color as our boat. So has this rookie outboarder finally arrived at the best choice for the boat and the projected uses? Hope so. The Tohatsu, compared to the 5hp Briggs & Stratton (I had once given a fleeting glance to that machine because of the low price) is 1hp and 15cc less but will probably be easier on our ears while putting about and costs just a very few dollars more than the Briggs. And finally, I just couldn't see the Suzuki being worth $175-$200 more than the Tohatsu for our needs. So before I pick up that telephone and order in the next day or two, any last minute observations, criticisms, etc. on what I hope to be our final choice so we can quit agonizing over this outboard thing and get out on the lake where we belong. Thanx again. -Jay +++The Tohatsu 4HP 4-Stroke http://www.tohatsu.com/outboards/4_4st.html +++Our G3 Guide V14 yacht http://www.g3boats.com/AnglerVSeries/GuideV/#features |
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Jay wrote:
So before I pick up that telephone and order in the next day or two, any last minute observations, criticisms, etc. on what I hope to be our final choice so we can quit agonizing over this outboard thing and get out on the lake where we belong. Thanx again. -Jay +++The Tohatsu 4HP 4-Stroke http://www.tohatsu.com/outboards/4_4st.html +++Our G3 Guide V14 yacht Jay, I'm sure the Tohatsu will move you V14 along at 5 or 6 knots, it won't get up and plane, you won't be doing any water skiing. Compared to the Briggs, it'll be quiet. It will be very easy on gas, I think it's a good choice. FWIW, I have a canoe, 12ft aluminum punt, 14 and 15 ft runabouts, Evenrude 2Hp, Merc. 2.2., Scott-At****er 5.5, Evenrude 6, Johnson 8, Johnson 60, Merc 140 I/O, so I do have some experience. Cheers Marty |
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Suzuki DF4 vs. DF6 (or maybe another choice, the Tohatsu MFS4BS).
On Thu, 17 Apr 08, Martin Baxter wrote:
FWIW, I have a canoe Which motor do you use to power the canoe? I've been thinkin' "trolling motor" so I can keep most of the weight low and amidships instead of all hanging over the side near the stern. A 30lb thrust Minn Kota is on sale near me for $67 but since Jay's experiment, I'm thinkin' more like 50lbs so I can use it on a skiff as well. The smallest gasoline outboard I have at the moment is 6hp at 58lbs which is fine for the skiff but too much weight for the canoe. Rick |
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PhantMan wrote:
I've been thinkin' "trolling motor" so I can keep most of the weight low and amidships instead of all hanging over the side near the stern. Martin Baxter wrote: The little 2 HP 'rude works just fine, pushes the canoe with two people aboard faster than you could paddle it. Yeah, but I wasn't concerned about push power. I was wondering what happens when the two people get out and leave the canoe to balance and float on its own. It doesn't tend towards capsize huh? Rick |
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PhantMan wrote:
Yeah, but I wasn't concerned about push power. I was wondering what happens when the two people get out and leave the canoe to balance and float on its own. It doesn't tend towards capsize huh? saltydog wrote: The real thrill waiting for you is the first time you try a sharp turn, and the prop thrust rolls you over instead of turning the canoe. lol! No doubt there'll be some trial and error involved ;-) I've considered an outrigger, or rafting two canoes along side each other. I'd rather keep it as simple as I can though. Rick ---- still thinkin' |
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