So I'm selling off my 1982 Mariner 30hp, and if all goes well It'll be sold on Sunday. Now, of course, I'll be getting a new motor, pending the sale of mine, and I've found several very nice used motors on Craigslist. One of them is a 1996 25hp Suzuki with electric start (AMAZINGLY good price). So, naturally, I have a few questions for the more savvy boaters.
(1) Are Suzuki's good running reliable motors?
(2) Are there any known issues specifically with Suzuki outboards?
(3) Will a 1996 25hp have more power than a '82 30hp (I've heard that newer motors have more power than older motors of similar size)
Any help will be appreciated!!
The other motors I found was a 30hp Yamaha w/e-start, and a 1990 Johnson 30hp w/e-start. All the motors I listed in this post are between $1000 - $1300. Thanks again for any help!!
(1) Are Suzuki's good running reliable motors?
(2) Are there any known issues specifically with Suzuki outboards?
(3) Will a 1996 25hp have more power than a '82 30hp (I've heard that newer motors have more power than older motors of similar size)
Any help will be appreciated!!
The other motors I found was a 30hp Yamaha w/e-start, and a 1990 Johnson 30hp w/e-start. All the motors I listed in this post are between $1000 - $1300. Thanks again for any help!!