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I Noticed Something At My Local Boat Motor Repair Shop
Posted on 2/19/21 at 6:23 pm
Posted on 2/19/21 at 6:23 pm
Looks like they are working on about 5 Evinrudes for every 1 Mercury. I intend to buy my first bass boat in the next couple of years. Are Mercs that much more dependable?
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Posted on 2/19/21 at 6:27 pm to auwaterfowler
Evinrudes are no longer made. May want to stick with Yamaha or Mercury.
Posted on 2/19/21 at 6:29 pm to NewIberiaHaircut
I had no idea. Thanks.
This post was edited on 2/19/21 at 6:30 pm
Posted on 2/19/21 at 8:26 pm to auwaterfowler
Look at Tohatsu.
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Mercury Marine's primary business is outboard motors. Mercury Outboards, 30 Hp and less, are made by Tohatsu in Japan. Mercury Marine builds 40, 50 and 60 horsepower outboard motors in Suzhou, China. Mercury also manufactures engines over 75 horsepower at its facility in Fond du Lac in Wisconsin.Jan 12, 2020
Posted on 2/19/21 at 8:36 pm to auwaterfowler
There is a diesel repair shop beside one of our farms and I have noticed that they have about 10 Fords to every dodge on the lot. I always wonder if they just specialize in Fords or if Ford diesels are just that terrible. Maybe your shop specializes in Evinrudes or maybe Evinrude went out of business for a reason.
This post was edited on 2/19/21 at 8:38 pm
Posted on 2/19/21 at 8:39 pm to auwaterfowler
Man to me the most reliable engines Ever made wert he evinrude e-Tec and the Yamaha 90 hp 2 stroke.
If it’s me I’m going Yamaha every day because they’ve treated me so well over the years
If it’s me I’m going Yamaha every day because they’ve treated me so well over the years
Posted on 2/19/21 at 8:55 pm to highcotton2
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10 Fords to every dodge on the lot.
That’s about the same ratio of fords to dodges on the road, so they aren’t less reliable, just
More of them.
This post was edited on 2/19/21 at 9:19 pm
Posted on 2/19/21 at 9:05 pm to auwaterfowler
Mercury man all my time
Posted on 2/19/21 at 9:19 pm to Hermit Crab
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That’s about the same ration of fords to dodges on the road, so they aren’t less reliable, just
More of them.
That probably has a lot to do with it. I have noticed that the owner drives a Sierra 3/4 ton pickup though.
Posted on 2/19/21 at 9:27 pm to auwaterfowler
Tohatsu, my friend.
Eta: up to 60hp... not sure after bigger than that, but id go merc or yammy or suzuki after 60hp...
Eta: up to 60hp... not sure after bigger than that, but id go merc or yammy or suzuki after 60hp...
This post was edited on 2/19/21 at 9:46 pm
Posted on 2/19/21 at 9:39 pm to auwaterfowler
The new merc v8 300s are awesome. That’s all I have to contribute
Posted on 2/19/21 at 10:18 pm to HiiO
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Mercury man all my time
I refuse to get into a boat with a big black anchor on the back.
Posted on 2/19/21 at 10:29 pm to 4LSU2
Well that’s dumb. You really won’t get into a Mercury powered boat? They are kind of killing it right now.
Posted on 2/20/21 at 2:59 am to 4LSU2
quote:What a douche.
I refuse to get into a boat with a big black anchor on the back.
Posted on 2/20/21 at 4:44 am to highcotton2
quote:
There is a diesel repair shop beside one of our farms and I have noticed that they have about 10 Fords to every dodge on the lot. I always wonder if they just specialize in Fords or if Ford diesels are just that terrible.
A Cummins is a real real diesel a Powerstroke is a gimmick V8
Posted on 2/20/21 at 5:17 am to Strannix
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A Cummins is a real real diesel a Powerstroke is a gimmick V8
Boy, I can’t wait for the explanation here. C’mon with it Rudolph.
Posted on 2/20/21 at 5:29 am to auwaterfowler
I had a 25 e-tech circa 2012.
Regret selling it.
Sweet motor and badass 2 stroke.
Regret selling it.
Sweet motor and badass 2 stroke.
Posted on 2/20/21 at 6:48 am to auwaterfowler
Must be an evinrude place because there's probably 50 Mercury's to every etech out there
Posted on 2/20/21 at 7:02 am to auwaterfowler
Small outboard Mercury 25 hp 4 banger.
That could have been bought under Mercury, Tohastsu, etc.
Bought Mercury due to the price, dealers close, and parts.
I had an Evinrude on my last bass boat I bought from Real Deal in Pineville, LA. I had great service and really no issues.
Just bought a new Vexus and it had a Mercury.
Not many choices when I had to wait 20 weeks for a boat. Seems to work fine so far.
That could have been bought under Mercury, Tohastsu, etc.
Bought Mercury due to the price, dealers close, and parts.
I had an Evinrude on my last bass boat I bought from Real Deal in Pineville, LA. I had great service and really no issues.
Just bought a new Vexus and it had a Mercury.
Not many choices when I had to wait 20 weeks for a boat. Seems to work fine so far.
Posted on 2/20/21 at 7:24 am to johnnyrocket
Mercury is killing Yamaha when they get in the 250+ range. For a 150, the Yamaha F150 is the best IMO, there is a reason they sell more of those than anything else.
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