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Title: Outboard engine opinions needed
Post by: Still Running on August 23, 2014, 03:55:26 PM
I put the boat in a slip this year and every time we go to the boat, the wife is eying up the neighbors boat. So we started boat shopping  rgmn.
We have been out on test rides and I know what kind of HP I want and it's going to be a 4 stroke.

Anyone like a certain brand over another and why?

Thanks for the help.   
Title: Re: Outboard engine opinions needed
Post by: Reel Time on August 23, 2014, 05:52:08 PM
To be honest Rick, I think it comes down to a ford vs chevy vs dodge scenario.
Title: Re: Outboard engine opinions needed
Post by: Still Running on August 23, 2014, 06:21:24 PM
Yea that's what I was thinking Greg. Just figured I wold ask.
Title: Re: Outboard engine opinions needed
Post by: Reckless on August 23, 2014, 07:05:08 PM
I put the boat in a slip this year and every time we go to the boat, the wife is eying up the neighbors boat. So we started boat shopping  rgmn.
We have been out on test rides and I know what kind of HP I want and it's going to be a 4 stroke.

Anyone like a certain brand over another and why?

Thanks for the help.   

Might want to read through these post if you are thinking of used. http://njsaltwaterfisherman.com/forums/index.php?topic=35003.0
Title: Re: Outboard engine opinions needed
Post by: Bucktail on August 23, 2014, 07:33:51 PM
My Johnson outboard hasn't given me any trouble for over 12 years now. ;)
Title: Re: Outboard engine opinions needed
Post by: Reefsquatter on August 23, 2014, 08:13:48 PM
I think the big thing is finding a service center near you that you can trust to do repairs. Around here we have Chamblis who if you have a vein rude you are in good hands, yamaha has a really big network of guys who work on them, Zukes and Hondas smaller although there is a couple good guys to see. By local and service local, they all are pretty good today. ( just not a merc fan myself)
Title: Re: Outboard engine opinions needed
Post by: fellinger on August 23, 2014, 10:49:51 PM
I think what Bob was saying is he likes the Johnson....
Title: Re: Outboard engine opinions needed
Post by: Bucktail on August 24, 2014, 12:17:57 AM
I think what Bob was saying is he likes the Johnson....

Yup.  It hasn't given me any trouble in 12 years, because it hasn't run in 12 years.  ;D
Title: Re: Outboard engine opinions needed
Post by: Still Running on August 24, 2014, 07:38:20 AM
I put the boat in a slip this year and every time we go to the boat, the wife is eying up the neighbors boat. So we started boat shopping  rgmn.
We have been out on test rides and I know what kind of HP I want and it's going to be a 4 stroke.

Anyone like a certain brand over another and why?

Thanks for the help.   

Might want to read through these post if you are thinking of used. http://njsaltwaterfisherman.com/forums/index.php?topic=35003.0

Thanks Frank

I think the big thing is finding a service center near you that you can trust to do repairs. Around here we have Chamblis who if you have a vein rude you are in good hands, yamaha has a really big network of guys who work on them, Zukes and Hondas smaller although there is a couple good guys to see. By local and service local, they all are pretty good today. ( just not a merc fan myself)

Yes it would have to be a brand that has local dealers.

I think what Bob was saying is he likes the Johnson....

Yup.  It hasn't given me any trouble in 12 years, because it hasn't run in 12 years.  ;D

You haven't used your Johnson it 12 years?
Title: Re: Outboard engine opinions needed
Post by: Reel Time on August 24, 2014, 07:59:02 AM
 A good surveyor will go a long way here for you to, once you figure out what you want to look at.

 One I have read of over the years, and who Keeps coming up is this guy

Bob Dunkelberger MMS.
109 School House Rd.
Cape May Court House
609-861-0467

 I have no association with him nor have I personally used him, but he is supposed to be one of the best.
Title: Re: Outboard engine opinions needed
Post by: Still Running on August 24, 2014, 08:04:33 AM
A good surveyor will go a long way here for you to, once you figure out what you want to look at.

 One I have read of over the years, and who Keeps coming up is this guy

Bob Dunkelberger MMS.
109 School House Rd.
Cape May Court House
609-861-0467

 I have no association with him nor have I personally used him, but he is supposed to be one of the best.


Thanks Greg
Think we are going new or if I can find a used one year old.
I want warranty
Title: Re: Outboard engine opinions needed
Post by: Maritime Matt on August 24, 2014, 08:13:25 AM
I service and repair them all but on my Maritime, it has a Honda on it. I was always a JohnnyRude  person and still am for small motors. I just love lightweight 2 stroke simple motors. It was a hard sell for me for the Honda but the dealer said I'd be real happy. He was right. So far I can't complain.
Title: Re: Outboard engine opinions needed
Post by: Hunter 2 on August 24, 2014, 08:28:23 AM
Never heard a bad thing about Hondas but the price.  Can't say that about Yamaha who recently started turning they're backs to customers with corrosion issues.
    My dad has only good things to say about his Evinrude E-tec. It will be 3 years old in November with no problems and gets used all year long in N.Carolina 4 to 5 days a week. They barely use oil too.
    Good Luck

I like Hunter 2's old reliable  350 Crusader with straight shaft
Title: Re: Outboard engine opinions needed
Post by: Hunter 2 on August 24, 2014, 08:37:45 AM
Forgot to mention I used Bob Dunkleberger to Survey the Topaz. He was good. t^
Title: Re: Outboard engine opinions needed
Post by: Pops Soul on August 24, 2014, 11:00:34 AM
If you look at what the  Government agencies use it's all Hondas. But they are all Quiet that's for sure I know seems like every other boat you see has Yammies on it....I just talked to a guy who just went from a E Tech to a Yamaha, he said he liked the Yamaha better! Reseach Research , like anything else your going to hear good and bad.  Good luck in the search Rick!
Title: Re: Outboard engine opinions needed
Post by: Salty Dog on August 24, 2014, 06:08:43 PM
Last year ,I was boarded by the Coast Guard ,got to talking with the captain of the inspection craft .He told me that once these Honda's are done (Like the one on his craft ) the CG is switching over to the new E-TECH'S .Just a thought . 5hrug
Title: Re: Outboard engine opinions needed
Post by: Still Running on August 25, 2014, 08:51:58 AM
Thanks guys  t^
Title: Re: Outboard engine opinions needed
Post by: wb on August 26, 2014, 11:53:59 AM
Last year ,I was boarded by the Coast Guard ,got to talking with the captain of the inspection craft .He told me that once these Honda's are done (Like the one on his craft ) the CG is switching over to the new E-TECH'S .Just a thought . 5hrug

hard to believe the gubmint moving from 4str to 2str.

I think he was telling you what he wanted to do.
truth be told I'd venture even the federales have a hard time killin the Hondas.

Rick if you buy a new 4str from anyone and do the regular maintenance religiously you will be fine with anything these days.

Just not a 7marine 557
Title: Re: Outboard engine opinions needed
Post by: paul-e on August 26, 2014, 01:03:47 PM
How about this one Rick?  ;D

Title: Re: Outboard engine opinions needed
Post by: Still Running on August 26, 2014, 01:23:23 PM
Either one should get me to the spot quick  slt
Title: Re: Outboard engine opinions needed
Post by: Pops Soul on August 27, 2014, 06:24:13 PM
The hell with that jet to noisy, you need something a classier http://http://www.seven-marine.com/news/quad-557s-in-action (http://http://www.seven-marine.com/news/quad-557s-in-action)