Drifter_fisher
New member
Hi guys
I am rebuilding my first boat and need some advice on a motor selection.
It's a freshwater boat, 18 foot Sting hull, and I am looking for a 115hp Four Stroke. I have narrowed my selection down to 3. Either a Yamaha, a Suzuki or a Mercury. My question is this... from the guys who have run these motors, what's your opinion? I am asking on the angle of reliability, spares cost, spares availability and service cost.
I have got a quote on a new DF115hp Suzuki which came in at R147 400 and am now waiting for a quote on the other two to see what we are looking at in terms of price. I don't mind paying a bit extra for the reliability etc. but it has to be worth the cash.
Weight wise, the motors are all pretty much the same at about 170kg to 185kg.
I have been told to stay away from the Honda motors as they (Honda) don't have too much in terms of service back up in SA anymore.
Your knowledge and experience would help this newbie.
Thanks in advance!
I am rebuilding my first boat and need some advice on a motor selection.
It's a freshwater boat, 18 foot Sting hull, and I am looking for a 115hp Four Stroke. I have narrowed my selection down to 3. Either a Yamaha, a Suzuki or a Mercury. My question is this... from the guys who have run these motors, what's your opinion? I am asking on the angle of reliability, spares cost, spares availability and service cost.
I have got a quote on a new DF115hp Suzuki which came in at R147 400 and am now waiting for a quote on the other two to see what we are looking at in terms of price. I don't mind paying a bit extra for the reliability etc. but it has to be worth the cash.
Weight wise, the motors are all pretty much the same at about 170kg to 185kg.
I have been told to stay away from the Honda motors as they (Honda) don't have too much in terms of service back up in SA anymore.
Your knowledge and experience would help this newbie.
Thanks in advance!