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Post by Lavy on Nov 4, 2007 9:07:46 GMT
Was going fishing this morning but for the first time in 14 years the engine wouldnt start,dont think its anything serious but made me think. Perhaps its time to treat myself to a new one . I am looking at a 115hp 4 stroke, has anyone got any experience of the various makes (good or bad)and also any fuel consumption figures, Real not manufacturers claims.
Cheers, Hope that those of you who did get out today do ok.
Rich
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Post by squidlips on Nov 4, 2007 14:07:19 GMT
merc 115hp efi fourstroke on a 20ft wilson.
1.5 litres a mile on flat calm water.a bloke in our compound has just got this engine and he has'nt tried it in some rough weather yet.
a few weeks ago a yam 115 4/ never sold on ebay the buy it now price was £3000 it was still on a rib in chichester harbour,it may be on boats and outboards
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Post by Pete B on Nov 4, 2007 20:11:42 GMT
Hello Rich
We're looking to do the same (probably sometime next year).
115 4 stroke Hondas at the top of our list. I have'nt been able to find a bad report as yet & believe me I've tried.
They are a good few quid more expensive than the others when we've actually got to talking figures with the dealers but Honda's excellent mechanical track record + 5 yrs of comprehensive warranty justify's the money in my opinion.
A point worth mentioning is that the Vtec version is un-rivalled but currently is only available on the 90 horse & the 135hp (? maybe the 150hp? cant remember!) but speaking to the guy in 'Auto-marine' in Southsea he mentioned that Honda are making changes right across the whole range & he suspects that all the bigger horsepower outboards (from 50hp upwards, maybe even smaller?) will all be Vtec.
A point worth noting for two reasons -
1. If anyone is at the point of buying but would prefer to wait for the Vtec equivalent,
2. You can get a fair lump off an engine as they are now because of the planned change which will superseed the existing engine.
Another fact that impressed me that I read (about a year ago now) is that not a single Honda V-tec engine has ever mechanically failed! other than due to owner neglect, e.g didnt maintain engine levels etc.
Pretty impressive I thought! the survey was concerning the car engines which obviously refers to hundreds of thousands of Vtec powered cars sold without a single one being returned within the 5 yr warranty period.
Let me know how you get on Rich,
Pete
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Post by Delboy on Nov 4, 2007 22:55:45 GMT
I've had a Honda 115 on the back of my warrior for over 3 years now and has never let me down. I've got a few mates with them on to and no grief.
Portguide in Maidstone serviced it last and gave great service, they charged less than my mate paid to get his 115 2 stroke mariner serviced......... and he has had grief with it!
Fuel usage averages a litre a mile which is about the same as my old evinrude 50 on a 17ft wilson!
Plus if you buy honda you not only get 5 years warranty but an RYA boat handling course free!
Provided it's over 50hp.....I think!
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Post by Lavy on Nov 5, 2007 21:16:33 GMT
Thanks for that lads, think i will probably go for the honda.
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Post by Pete B on Nov 6, 2007 20:27:45 GMT
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Post by Lavy on Nov 10, 2007 13:30:53 GMT
Just ordered a honda from eastbourne outboards 7.5k including delivery and fitting. Should be here next monday or tuesday, cant wait. ;D
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Post by Pete B on Nov 10, 2007 17:50:30 GMT
Good on yer Rich, ya wont know yourself with that puring away on the back.
The splash from the teltale is louder than the engine running!
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Post by Pete B on Nov 10, 2007 17:52:45 GMT
Did the dealer mention how far the v-tec change over was off?
Cheers
Pete
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Post by Lavy on Nov 10, 2007 17:53:28 GMT
So im told pete, just got to explain where it came from to the missus now. This could hurt!
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Post by Lavy on Nov 10, 2007 17:55:10 GMT
Did the dealer mention how far the v-tec change over was off? Cheers Pete Said it was in the pipeline but didnt know when or what sort of price they would be. |
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Post by Pete B on Nov 10, 2007 18:02:03 GMT
So im told pete, just got to explain where it came from to the missus now. This could hurt! Ooh! rather you then me  what was the rrp of the 115hp over 8k? |
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Post by Lavy on Nov 10, 2007 18:50:11 GMT
rrp was 8300 + delivery and fitting.
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Post by Pete B on Nov 10, 2007 20:31:16 GMT
Bloody good deal you had then!
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Post by Lavy on Nov 11, 2007 12:27:02 GMT
Could have got it 100 quid cheaper from Pacer marine but they are 100 miles further away from me should i have any problems.
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