battle of the 50's

[mjbpjk]

Guys I just put the order in for my new boat, a 449 stacer seahorse. Was going to opt for the 469 seahorse but am limited with storage space and don’t want to leave it out side.

I need to select a motor for it but am unsure what will make me the most content.

The boat will be set-up like a tarted up fully optioned quintrex classic 460, and usually only have me 110kg onboard. But will be well loaded with tackle and supplies + 60 or so litres ’s of fuel.

The boat will be used weekly and when the fish aren’t bitting ill be hammering ( hope fully ) around the water ways.

Like most I guess I love to go flat stick a lot – well usually ¾ throttle.
I personally very rarely troll.
I only have the choice of 3 outboards ( im getting a great deal from a mercury and Honda dealer ) what should I get to suit my needs
2 stroke from what I know have more punch but are very heavy on fuel,
and the 4strokes are great on fuel but lack punch.
Im not really after hole shot performance but do the 4st have the legs to hold there own against the 2st’s.
Merc 4st against Honda 4st ??
50hp 2st merc - nice and light but thirsty.
50hp 4st merc – 112kg ( boat only rated to 114kg ) but 4 cyl and fuel injected
50hp 4st Honda – same weight as 2st merc but not so torquey ???

Please help me decide
Tell me why and why not

Cheers Pete

[lippa]

i'm no expert mate, but a friend has the 50hp honda on a 449 nomad, and its awesome! has a great holeshot, quiet as, very effeient.
plus hondas aftersale backup is second to none.

cheers

lippa

[Marlin_Mike]

None of the above for me......if i had to i would buy a suzuki

Mike

[Seahorse]

mate of mine has a 50 hp 2st merc on his 445 stesco and it flies. i had a 4.2m stacer with a 30hp and fuel was great. i know got stacer 489 with 75hp and very happy with that.
i would go 50hp merc 2 stroke. prob bit cheaper. prob take fair while to save the money on fuel to cost difference between 2 and 4str.
thats my 2 cents worth.
go the mercs
greg

[mjbpjk]

i would go 50hp merc 2 stroke. prob bit cheaper. prob take fair while to save the money on fuel to cost difference between 2 and 4str.
thats my 2 cents worth.
go the mercs
greg

thanks for that Greg

Im getting the 4st's pretty much for the same price as the 2st's
If price wasnt an issue what would you get.

Its all about who; not what you know

Cheers Pete

[longtail]

if i had a choice i would go the honda , have heard many good stories about them

Mike - he didn't ask about suzuki's , honda's are a better motor just more expensive.

Jason.

[Marlin_Mike]

I realise that Jason, was just my opinion on what i'd buy. Nothing against Hondas, just a suzuki man

Mike

[Wahoo]

Go the 4s merc

Daz

[bastard]

Id go the 2 stroke,but ive never owned a four stroke so cant really comment.

[Spaniard_King]

Whats the warranty on the Merc?? the honda should have 5 years...

The Honda gets my vote.. but I am biased

Garry

[saurian]

I reckon a suzuki , yamaha or the honda .
Personally prefer injected 4 strokes like the first 2 .
But honda has got a lot of runs on the board with there little 50,S.
Ta

[mjbpjk]

Whats the warranty on the Merc?? the honda should have 5 years...

The Honda gets my vote.. but I am biased

Garry

Your right the honda gets 5 years and the merc gets 3.

would the 50hp honda get up and go on a 4.5m?

Cheers Pete

[ffejsmada]

would the 50hp honda get up and go on a 4.5m?

Cheers Pete

Bloody oath it would.

I've got a 4.1 with a Honda 30, there's no way I'm complaining!

[lippa]

the one i mentioned earleir does around 60hp/h by the gps. obviously prop selection and boat setup makes a difference. he is still running the standard honda ally prop.
resale on the rig will be better with a 4stroke, regardless of manufactuor.

cheers

lippa

[saurian]

Lippa hit the nail on the head " resale will be better with a fourstroke".
And how many of us dream for a bigger boat ???
Ta