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Ok tin Boaters, I need your help! I am about to make a purchase of a new ob for my 1648 and would like to know, not opinions, but the raw hard facts about theses different brands in the sizes I am asking about! Here's the lowdown:
Mercury : 20EH 4S Mercury $2715 5 Year Warranty NO TAX $75 shipping
Tohatsu: 20hp Tohatsu $2,695 NO TAX shipping included
15" shaft, 114.4lbs, 351 cc, electric start
Yammy: 20esh $3195 NO TAX $100 shipping
Honda: nobody has one close to me
my price range is around $3000 and Im sure I want to buy new! I'm not overly concerned with being a speed daemon, just want something to get around on smaller lakes, and be able to power-load my boat!
I have read that Tohatsu makes the smaller mercury engines, and therefore they are the same as far as parts and service! I would pay the extra $20 for the Mercury for the name in case of resale later down the road!
What am I overlooking? I want electric start, reliability, performance, and the best bang for my buck! I will get the prices on the Yamaha and Honda tomorrow. Will be leaving the country for a couple weeks and plan on purchasing when I get back around middle of June!
Mercury : 20EH 4S Mercury $2715 5 Year Warranty NO TAX $75 shipping
Tohatsu: 20hp Tohatsu $2,695 NO TAX shipping included
15" shaft, 114.4lbs, 351 cc, electric start
Yammy: 20esh $3195 NO TAX $100 shipping
Honda: nobody has one close to me
my price range is around $3000 and Im sure I want to buy new! I'm not overly concerned with being a speed daemon, just want something to get around on smaller lakes, and be able to power-load my boat!
I have read that Tohatsu makes the smaller mercury engines, and therefore they are the same as far as parts and service! I would pay the extra $20 for the Mercury for the name in case of resale later down the road!
What am I overlooking? I want electric start, reliability, performance, and the best bang for my buck! I will get the prices on the Yamaha and Honda tomorrow. Will be leaving the country for a couple weeks and plan on purchasing when I get back around middle of June!