Outboard Shaft Length?

Cam · Post by **Cam** » Sat Oct 13, 2007 4:25 am

I am purchasing a new Mac M. I am still debating what 50/60 hp motor to get. I like the Honda because it is a Honda and it is light, i like the Merc Bigfoot as the are designed to push around a pontoon boat so they seem ideal for the Mac (also the upgrade to 60 hp for a few hundred bucks is also appealing) and as of yesterday i have become a little interested in the E-TEC.

I know it is mainly personal preference but any comments would be appreciated.

Oh yeh, what size shaft should i ask for when ordering the outboard and what prop should i get?

Thanks
Cam

wbpenney · Post by **wbpenney** » Sat Oct 13, 2007 7:59 am

Cam
I just ordered a

with a 90hp ETEC. The shaft length is 20". as for the prop, they are going to try several to get the right rpms and speed.

Bill

James V · Post by **James V** » Sat Oct 13, 2007 3:46 pm

I have the 50 hp bigfoot with a 14 x 10 SS prop. Very nice at the dock and displacement speeds.

My decision was based on what I wanted to do with the boat. That is full time cruising - heavly loaded boat and at displacement speeds mostly.

Cruising areas is South Fl and Bahamas, thus the SS prop.

Alex · Post by **Alex** » Sat Oct 13, 2007 4:57 pm

Cam, Keep going with Honda or Merc Bigfoot........

Catigale · Post by **Catigale** » Sat Oct 13, 2007 5:35 pm

Id go with the 60 or 75 HP Bigfoot 4 stroke. EFI makes the fuel economy and season to season running excellent.

Check how close your servicing dealer on any engine is btw.

Cam · Post by **Cam** » Sun Oct 14, 2007 3:34 am

I am leaning towards the Honda 50 or Bigfoot 60. I have dealers within 1/2 hour of my house and they service as well. I noticed the bigfoot has a bigger battery charging capacity. Also, prices are within a few hundred dollars of each other. What to do? What to do?

James V · Post by **James V** » Sun Oct 14, 2007 3:54 am

You can't go wrong with either. You will enjoy a higher thrust prop at the dock. The Mer 50 has 4 cyliners, if one goes bad you still have the others.

Nickyd · Post by **Nickyd** » Sun Oct 14, 2007 7:40 am

I would go with the E-tec 60hp. MacGregor must have figured they are the best thing since white bread. Of course I may be prejudiced.

Nick

ronacarme · Post by **ronacarme** » Sun Oct 14, 2007 5:45 pm

Replaced an extra long shaft Evinrude 9.9 4 str with an extra long shaft honda 9.9 on my X. Both have kept the prop fully in the water and driving in 3-6 ft waves....Ron

Cam · Post by **Cam** » Tue Oct 16, 2007 4:05 am

The 60 Merc is looking the goods at the moment. Although i seem to be changing my decision like my underwear (50 Honda is still tempting). Thank you all for your ideas and comments.

Cam

Moe · Post by **Moe** » Tue Oct 16, 2007 4:30 am

Don't even think about getting an outboard without electronic fuel injection!

Catigale · Post by **Catigale** » Tue Oct 16, 2007 7:56 am

Ill never buy a non EFI outboard to echo Moe's post.

Cam · Post by **Cam** » Thu Oct 18, 2007 1:41 am

So you are saying you agree with my choice Moe and Catigale of a BF 60 HP?

Cam

Moe · Post by **Moe** » Thu Oct 18, 2007 5:10 am

Yes, had one on the Whaler. Would also recommend the Evinrude E-TEC 60HP if you're inclined to go two-stroke. Both good motors.

Catigale · Post by **Catigale** » Thu Oct 18, 2007 4:29 pm

If you are a pleasure only sailor like me I would go for the 75HP Bigfoot and take the weight penalty.

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