New Outboard
I have a 20 foot Voyager Ghia that i bought 12 months ago and i am saving for a new replacemnt outboard. It has an Ocean Pro Evenrude 1998 model that is runnig fine but just want a new motor. The boat is in amazing condition including a brand new professionally built transom as the old one was rotted out. The sticker on the boat with the horsepower rating is obscured but have seen these boats or similar with 200 HP plus. I am thinking of upgrading to at least 150 HP or more but want the lightest possible engine. I must admit i really like the two stroke Evenrude and was wondering if anyone out there has one of these boats with a bigger motor and could give any advise or suggestions for the new motor.
Thanks for any help much appreciated.
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Darren253
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I can't answer your questions
I can't answer your questions regarding the size of motor of that hull, but I am a big fan of the Mercury 150 4 Stroke. 3L torquey displacement & 19KG's lighter than the current E-TEC 150. People are also picking them up for $17-18.5k fitted depending on gauges/spec! To go to a 200HP of any brand is probably going to add $10k to that!
If you look at 10year old boats today, Those with 4 stroke motors tend to pickup a 15-25% premium. Thats where my money would go...
Rob H
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No fan of Merc in general
No fan of Merc in general but have to agree-150 has few negative reports that I have seen.
Etec-there are strong opinions on them, mostly uninformed but unfortunately more people shy away from buying a used boat with one than are attracted to them.
Hence the comment by Darren...
Give a man a mask, and he'll show you his true face...
The older you get the more you realize that no one has a f++king clue what they're doing.
Everyone's just winging it.
NORUN NOFUN
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My brother has the 150 4
My brother has the 150 4 stroke Merc, he loves it and has racked up a shitload of hours in 2yrs.
Having owned an etec 2 banger, all I can say is don't waste your hard earned cash, they also have next to little resale value.
Superfish
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Date Joined: 27/05/12
If any one out there has had
If any one out there has had a great run with 150 -2OO HP please let me know.
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Marineboy
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Etec
don’t think his comments about 2stroke Evenrude relate to buying an etec, I think he’s saying he likes his old motor !
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Rob H
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Re-reading, your probably right!
Give a man a mask, and he'll show you his true face...
The older you get the more you realize that no one has a f++king clue what they're doing.
Everyone's just winging it.
NORUN NOFUN
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Date Joined: 15/08/11
Haha, mine sounds the same
Haha, mine sounds the same rob
Was more a general comment about etec' s but reads differently.
Faulkner Family
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for a 150 have a look at the
for a 150 have a look at the suzi. the weight isnt too bad compared to the others .
if going new i would def go 4 stroke over 2 , especially for resale down the track
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Travis p
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Date Joined: 28/07/16
I have a
150 4 stroke merc and love it could not fault it in anyway although on the old boat had a honda 4 stroke and that was great too !
wont catch em sitting at home!
Superfish
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Date Joined: 27/05/12
Always been a fan of the two
Always been a fan of the two stroke have owned a few and they never let me down. The best was 1983 Yamaha 175 hP whisper quite on a 5.2 Fraser. 50 plus knots in Cockburne Sound iwould give my right hand for one of therm. Went ot Rotto a few times it was a long time ago but 15 mins to Philip Rock.
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gruntre69
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I have a 150 Merc 4 stroke
I have a 150 Merc 4 stroke same as Darrens and can't fault it so far but it's still pretty new with low hours.
Marine trimmer NOR (available for clears, tops, carpet, upholstery, custom equipment covers)
LaurieC
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Date Joined: 18/09/13
I just recently put a 150
I just recently put a 150 four stroke merc on a 20 ft Fraser Ghia, it has more then enough power and sips fuel, i also got the enertia prop which is excellent.
Superfish
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Hi Lauriei forgot to ask how
Hi Laurie
I forgot to ask how is GHIA? any chance you could send me photo?
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