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Outboard Shaft Length?
Posted: Sat Oct 13, 2007 4:25 am
by Cam
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
Posted: Sat Oct 13, 2007 7:59 am
by wbpenney
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
Posted: Sat Oct 13, 2007 3:46 pm
by James V
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.
Posted: Sat Oct 13, 2007 4:57 pm
by Alex
Cam, Keep going with Honda or Merc Bigfoot........
Posted: Sat Oct 13, 2007 5:35 pm
by Catigale
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.
Posted: Sun Oct 14, 2007 3:34 am
by Cam
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?
Posted: Sun Oct 14, 2007 3:54 am
by James V
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.
E-TEC 60
Posted: Sun Oct 14, 2007 7:40 am
by Nickyd
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
Posted: Sun Oct 14, 2007 5:45 pm
by ronacarme
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
Posted: Tue Oct 16, 2007 4:05 am
by Cam
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
Posted: Tue Oct 16, 2007 4:30 am
by Moe
Don't even think about getting an outboard without electronic fuel injection!
Posted: Tue Oct 16, 2007 7:56 am
by Catigale
Ill never buy a non EFI outboard to echo Moe's post.
Posted: Thu Oct 18, 2007 1:41 am
by Cam
So you are saying you agree with my choice Moe and Catigale of a BF 60 HP?
Cam
Posted: Thu Oct 18, 2007 5:10 am
by Moe
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.
Posted: Thu Oct 18, 2007 4:29 pm
by Catigale
If you are a pleasure only sailor like me I would go for the 75HP Bigfoot and take the weight penalty.