is the 60 mercury 4 stoke worth buying?

[blkmtrfan]

Sounds pretty fair

[Markus]

Well, if they don't run twice as long as any other brand and outperform them on every level, I'm sure we will hear how big pieces of junk they are, worthless, etc.

Exactly. What is the point of manufacturing engines that produce less than 200 hp anyway?

[150aintenuff]

Exactly. What is the point of manufacturing engines that produce less than 200 hp anyway?

none.... even us poor bastards still can run 200+ hp....

[150aintenuff]

Well, if they don't run twice as long as any other brand and outperform them on every level, I'm sure we will hear how big pieces of junk they are, worthless, etc.

true... as they should... that was mercs reputation back in yetesteryear and they are straying from it...

[150aintenuff]

i know id rather keep the 4 strokes in my cars and in a v8 configuration. the little 30efi merc is neat as hell though, and not bad in weight at 160lbs.

still heavy though even back in 1961 the 4 cyl 44cid 2 stroke was lighter but cool motor none the less..

[robert jordan]

thanks for all the advise guys, just bought a 60 four stroke merc today. brand new in the box and a sc 1000 system monitor to go with it.this motor is made in wisconson, that is what the tag says on the mid section.motor is a 2006 model.this is my first new motor, i hope it is a good trouble free motor. i will let you guys know how it runs after it is rigged next week. thanks

[Rmart30]

I bought my dad a 2006 Yamaha 4 stroke 60 EFI to replace the Yamaha 50 carb 4 stroke he had. I dont care what anyone says about these little motors, they are great. They crank at the slightest hint of turning the key and fuel efficiency is unbelievable. It can idle/troll all day long with no worry of fouled plugs. On the same run that my 200 efi merc uses almost 20 gal, the 60 4 stroke uses 4 gal and will push the 16 ft'r 38 gps.

[robert jordan]

im still waiting for my new motor to be rigged. as soon as i can i will let you guys know how it runs.

[robert jordan]

ran my new motor yesterday for the first time.first thing i noticed was how quit it is. and to start it all you do is simply turn the key,doesnt matter weather it is hot or cold. it does not even have a choke to use just turn the key and it starts! ran it for two hours at around half throtle and used only two gallons of gas. so far i really like it. if i find any down falls to this motor i will let you guys know. and it also came with a six year warranty that merc is giving away untill march of 2007!

[Rmart30]

They are nice little motors , I dont think you will be dissapointed.

[Rmart30]

How about a update on the new motor Robert

[robert jordan]

How about a update on the new motor Robert

motor only has 5 hours on it so far. ive only bin on one fishing trip with it. but it ran like a top! no complaints so far. real easy to start. and seems to run reel smooth. and doesnt use hardly any gas at all. i am very happy with it so far, if any thing goes wrong with it i will let you guys know about it. but it should not cause any problems till the day after the warranty runs out with my luck.

[bigbore]

Honestly! DOLLAR FOR DOLLAR!

You can not beat Suzuki with the warranty!!! And they are a lot of savings.

AL

but why would'nt you wanna go e-tech,bought a 75 this year (for the pontoon boat)n love it.

[NNT]

but why would'nt you wanna go e-tech,bought a 75 this year (for the pontoon boat)n love it.

Because anchors belong on the end of a rope,not a transom

[Rmart30]

I like my buddies 90 etec,its a sweet motor, but if Im not mistaken I saw in a B&WB test that a 115 Zuk had about 1/3 better fuel mileage over a 2 stroke @ optimum cruising speed (3000-3500)........Now at WOT they were pretty close but for something to cruise around the lake in all day a efi 4 stroke would be hard to beat.