Guest rzep Posted October 8, 2006 Share Posted October 8, 2006 A friend has just contacted me regarding a motor for his boat as his current one has seen its last days. He is after a 140hp in 2 stroke either new or second hand. As he lives in Canberra he is very limited to where he can get one so he has asked me to organise one for him. Either new or second hand he dosen't mind which as long as the 2nd hand one is in top nick. No real preferances for brand but I have told him to steer clear from Tohatsu. I would just like some advice as to what would be a good motor and also as to where I would be able to start looking. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flightmanager Posted October 8, 2006 Share Posted October 8, 2006 There has been a lot of talk about the new Evinrude E-TEC series of engines. If I had the money , this would be the engine that I would purchase. Yamaha , Honda , Mercury all make very good engines , and anyone that owns one will probably give you a good rap on them. Stumpy has two beautiful Mercs on his boat , have a word with him . Ross Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest rzep Posted October 8, 2006 Share Posted October 8, 2006 Thanks for the reply Ross, I saw the twin Merc's on stumpy's boat yesterday. I will send him a pm in regards to them. I want to try and gather as much info as I can so I can get the right set up for my mate. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wastin Time Posted October 8, 2006 Share Posted October 8, 2006 Why not get ur mate to join FR? I have a 2st 115hp yammie - love it!!! Not for sale though, otherwise you have alot of rowing to do......hehehehe Am sure you will get the right advice mate Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sammy0884 Posted October 9, 2006 Share Posted October 9, 2006 How much money does he have to spend? and does he want something new? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest rzep Posted October 9, 2006 Share Posted October 9, 2006 Sammy, From the way he is talking it sounds like he dosen't mind how much he spends as long as he gets something that goes well and is reliable. He stated to me that he will go either new or second hand. He has no preference for either. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dorado 2 Posted October 9, 2006 Share Posted October 9, 2006 Mate I know Tohatsu have been given a bum rap but I would not discount them totally there are thousands of happy customers out there with their tohatsu and I'm one of them and I'd buy one again no probs. You can get lemons from every make and brand and they don't always come to the party when something happens!! Cheers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
harold Posted October 9, 2006 Share Posted October 9, 2006 Paul, i have owned most makes and the last 2 engines i have bought have been 200 EFI Mercury and 225 EFI Mercury. Never had a problem with either of them although the 225 is a bit thirsty over 4300 rpm. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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