New Merc 4 strokes
Crew
thought I'd post some feedback in regards to my new outboard.
fitted a new model merc 115hp 4 stroke to my old Fraser about 8 weeks ago.
I've just ticked over 70 hours, the past 51 done over the last fortnight whilst on my annual trip to Exmouth/Coralbay.
My initial feedback is as follows:
Quieter than expected at rest;
Noiser than expected at mid and full throttle;
significantly less hole shot than old 2 stroke;
top speed approx2knts more than old 2 stroke on same conditions (39knts);
fuel performance FANTASTIC (stats below);
No fumes or smell whatsoever;
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51 hours logged over past 2 weeks
total fuel use: 218 litres !!!!!
approx 248nm !!!!!!!
60% time trolling @ between 6-8.5 knots
20% running at rest
remainder 18knots to WO5
suffice to say happy with less than a litre a mile
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Gav475
Posts: 398
Date Joined: 16/11/11
impressive
Good numbers. Have to be happpy with 39 knts. I have the older 115 merc 4 stroke which is the yamaha power head model and after 480 hrs it has never missed a beat and starts first touch of the key every time, couldnt be happier with it and would buy another one without hesitation. As stated in your post the only issue is the noise at mid throttle but is not a huge issue. Hope it gives you as many trouble free days as mine has.