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Post by digidy on Apr 11, 2009 16:15:22 GMT
Hi All,
Ive just got myself a larger boat (17ft Wilson Flyer) was after a 40-60HP outboard, would prefer a four stroke, anyone no of any about?
Just to confirm i have a 20hp four stroke 2008, i do need a bigger outboard dont i? pushed my 13.5 dory along lovely but most 17ft flyers ive seen have 40-60hp's on them
Dale
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Post by abuc4 on Apr 11, 2009 16:47:45 GMT
wide choice on BOATS AND OUTBOARDS .CO.UK
hope u get wot your looking 4
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Post by backdraft on Apr 11, 2009 17:19:11 GMT
i think you will be better of with the bigger 60hp with that boat. i had one a while ago with a 50hp and with a couple of people and all the kit that whent with us it was a matter of full belt all the time to keep any speed. i would have liked a 70 at the time.
baz.
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Post by digidy on Apr 12, 2009 9:30:27 GMT
thanks all, will have to keep my eyes and ear's open for the right one
thanks again
Dale
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Post by michael1923 on Apr 12, 2009 22:46:57 GMT
How much do you want to spend?
i'd stick a 115hp on the back. That would be fun. might not get home but would at least be fun.
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Post by michael1923 on Apr 12, 2009 22:48:13 GMT
In fact ignore that, that was silly advice, go for a 150hp give Nick a run for his money.
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Post by digidy on Apr 16, 2009 20:28:09 GMT
haha that does sound like fun, but gona stick to a 60hp me thinks!! seen a couple for around £2000 that are 2003 models. does that sound about right?
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Post by wayner on Apr 16, 2009 20:41:34 GMT
Iv a 17ft Wilson with the Flybridge & the 6ft cabin, (don't take your bird with you when you go to buy a boat!) Its powered by a 60HP Johnson fourstroke & with all my kit plus 3 adults & a child on board it will do 30mph. I know the Johnson 60 is actually a detuned 70 but a fourstroke 60HP lump should be fine. Whatever you decide my advice is do not go higher than 70HP as you'll overpower the boat which is not a great idea. Hope that's of help.
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Post by scotty on Apr 17, 2009 19:41:49 GMT
Should be able to pick up a 60HP mercury/mariner 4/stroke for a couple of grand  |
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Post by digidy on Apr 18, 2009 9:10:08 GMT
cheers scotty,
seen a nice mariner 4 stroke for 2k, 60hp 2002, does that sound about right? i no it was sold in 2003 and you can plug it into a computer and get running hours ect
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Post by backdraft on Apr 18, 2009 20:41:10 GMT
digidy i think i better tell you incase you havent heard. we had a mariner 60hp four stroke it was a 2003 brought it new and it done around 100hrs. must say it was a great engine and sooooo good on the fuel....BUT... mariners and mercs have a problem with a small rubber o ring on the pipe that comes up from the water pump . it swells up and restricts the water flow causing the motor to over heat. we had this prob and it cost nearly £360 to repair. lots of people have had or are getting this problem. it can kick in on them around 4years old. think it happens on 50-90hp lumps. we now run a yam. good luck in your engine hunt.
baz.
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Post by digidy on Apr 19, 2009 15:21:54 GMT
ah right, thats a useful bit of info, i no this one has had a upgrade kit on it converting the water pipe from a copper pipe to a stainless steel pipe, would that have anything to do with it?
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Post by backdraft on Apr 19, 2009 19:42:34 GMT
if its had the upgrade kit it should be fine.i gotta say there a great motor apart from this prob ours was as sweet as a nut. but i think that this have put alot of people off.
baz.
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Post by scotty on Apr 19, 2009 20:49:15 GMT
look after it (flush it out!!!) and get it serviced every year and you shouldnt have a problem |
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Post by backdraft on Apr 21, 2009 16:18:37 GMT
look after it (flush it out!!!) and get it serviced every year and you shouldnt have a problem this wont help with this problem at all its a design fault. |
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