What outboard would you buy.....

[tiara3100]

Ok, lets take a poll and see what outboard is most popular.

For those who need more specifics: 150-200hp, saltwater use, single engine install, 18-22' boat, 4,000 lbs loaded max(People, gear, etc)

(No Real boat involved- hypothetical only!!!)

Only listing the manufacturer, not specific motors.

Honda, Suzuki, Mercury, Evinrude (E-tec), Yamaha

[propbender24]

All of the manufacturers are good these days. Go with whatever has the best warranty and service in your area. You may also want to find a 150 that has the most azz behind it.

I recommend putting atleast 200 hp on a 22'. a 250 would be nice.

[merlot]

Yamaha

[castalot]

Originally Posted by propbender24

All of the manufacturers are good these days. Go with whatever has the best warranty and service in your area. You may also want to find a 150 that has the most azz behind it.

I recommend putting atleast 200 hp on a 22'. a 250 would be nice.

definatly 225-300 what type of boat? must be light to go with a 150
mine will barely moves with one 130 running move right out with both

[biposto]

Originally Posted by propbender24

All of the manufacturers are good these days. Go with whatever has the best warranty and service in your area. You may also want to find a 150 that has the most azz behind it.

I agree!

[TXDonz]

I'll list my choice here since it wasn't on the list: 1975 Chrysler 150 hp. An obvious choice for most, not sure why it was not on the list.

[conehead39]

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Force or Chrysler it is the same kitty.
Don't run it saltwater

[#1Stunna]

Originally Posted by propbender24

All of the manufacturers are good these days. Go with whatever has the best warranty and service in your area. You may also want to find a 150 that has the most azz behind it.

I recommend putting atleast 200 hp on a 22'. a 250 would be nice.

I AGREE. I DO LIKE MY MERCS. THEY ARE TYHE FASTEST AND DTS IS REALLY COOL.

[tiara3100]

Moving the poll back to the top.....

[Afishinado]

I am buying from who I have gotten great service from for the last 25 years, no matter what brand they sell... In my case its Yamaha.. If they switch, I would have zero reservations on buying whatever they are going to service for me.
Funny, but the children of the two NJ Yamaha guys I use now run those businesses, I've known them since they were in grammar school, even before. Wouldn't think of a different place to bring my boat.

[alnuts]

I have had 2 yamahas and havent had any problem with them i still love my 200f its so sweet.

[baitkiller]

Originally Posted by conehead39

F rickin
O ld
R undown
C hrysler
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Force or Chrysler it is the same kitty.
Don't run it saltwater

F rickin
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C rappy
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[john3976]

We are happy with our Suzuki DF175 on our Proline Sport 21, it moves the boat nicely and reaches 43 MPH while loaded and has seen a top speed of 46 MPH both on GPS when the load was lighter and the tide and wind were right.

The only service on the Suzuki so far has been routine oil changes and lower unit oil change.

I highly recommend the Suzuki engines, runs very strong, turns a 16 inch diameter propeller. We currently have a Suzuki Stainless Steel 16X18.5X3 and turn between 5900 RPM and 6000 RPM.

[Team Balla's Steakhouse]

Verado 200 4cyl. or Verado 250 6cyl.

I'd rather be over powered than not being able to get on plane tubing with the kids w/ 4 adults on the boat.

[tiara3100]

Wow, 3:1 for Yamaha.....Interesting.

[RumRunner21]

Thought Force was made by Merc?

[Marlin009]

Yamaha based on my own personal experience with them.

[240 LTS]

Merc or Yamaha

[C BISHOP]

yamaha

[mattmuttsmithx]

Yamaha.

Then.

Merc.