MrGiggles
Well-known member
I'm looking at buying a new boat within the next few months and am considering options for motors.
The boat will be a 16' deep V tiller, with 25-40hp.
I'm considering G3, Alumacraft, and Tracker primarily.
G3 offers Yamaha exclusively, and Trackers only come with Mercury. Alumacraft's website shows Honda, Yamaha, Evinrude, and Mercury, but the local dealer only seems to sell Evinrude.
I only have experience with an older 2 stroke Mercury, and am not a fan of them as a whole. The 4 strokes seem noisier than the rest, but I haven't spent much time with them. Any input from Mercury owners is appreciated.
The Etecs seem to be the front runner when it comes to weight and performance, but the direct injection system has me a little worried about long term reliability and serviceability.
Yamaha seems smooth, quiet, and reliable, but heavy.
Any input on the best choice?
The boat will be a 16' deep V tiller, with 25-40hp.
I'm considering G3, Alumacraft, and Tracker primarily.
G3 offers Yamaha exclusively, and Trackers only come with Mercury. Alumacraft's website shows Honda, Yamaha, Evinrude, and Mercury, but the local dealer only seems to sell Evinrude.
I only have experience with an older 2 stroke Mercury, and am not a fan of them as a whole. The 4 strokes seem noisier than the rest, but I haven't spent much time with them. Any input from Mercury owners is appreciated.
The Etecs seem to be the front runner when it comes to weight and performance, but the direct injection system has me a little worried about long term reliability and serviceability.
Yamaha seems smooth, quiet, and reliable, but heavy.
Any input on the best choice?