My old Johnson motor recently gave out and I'm in the market for a new Nissan outboard, any suggestions? Pros and cons? Size? Electric START? Will any displacement be needed?
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Ron
Check Site Archives
There has been much discussion about motors on this website, so check the archives and you will get a wealth of info.
There has been much discussion about motors on this website, so check the archives and you will get a wealth of info.
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Gordon Meek
FOUR STROKE HONDA
I had to replace my Nissan due to a failed water pump and it was not economical to repair. I bought a four stroke Honda 5hp. Works great, quieter than a two stroke. No problems but then again it doesn't get used but to get out and back into the slip.
I had to replace my Nissan due to a failed water pump and it was not economical to repair. I bought a four stroke Honda 5hp. Works great, quieter than a two stroke. No problems but then again it doesn't get used but to get out and back into the slip.
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Joe R
Honda 8 hp
This 4 stroke has been a real power house. Very reliable 1998 H240. Plenty of instant power (4stroke torque) and easily hits hull speed at half to 3/4 throttle. Can go about 65mi on a tank 3 1/2 gal.
This 4 stroke has been a real power house. Very reliable 1998 H240. Plenty of instant power (4stroke torque) and easily hits hull speed at half to 3/4 throttle. Can go about 65mi on a tank 3 1/2 gal.
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Ray Bowles
Honda 4 stroke works great and starts every
time on the first pull. I have a 1983 Honda 10 hp that has a ba-zillion hours on it and it still runs flawlessly. Maybe you can find an older used 4 stroke like the Honda for $1000 or less. In the last 2 months I have seen 2 in the want-ads for this price, but do it quick before fishing season. Also with a $20 shop manual from Honda you can fix anything on the motor. Ray S/V Speedy
time on the first pull. I have a 1983 Honda 10 hp that has a ba-zillion hours on it and it still runs flawlessly. Maybe you can find an older used 4 stroke like the Honda for $1000 or less. In the last 2 months I have seen 2 in the want-ads for this price, but do it quick before fishing season. Also with a $20 shop manual from Honda you can fix anything on the motor. Ray S/V Speedy
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Dave Laing s/v WindSong
Consider The Weight
Justin, The four stroke motors weigh considerably more than the two stroke. My 1986 H-23 still has the original built-in motor mount (fiberglass over wood)and will not support the weight of a four stroke. If you have the original mount consider changing it out before installing the four stroke. Dave Laing s/v WindSong
Justin, The four stroke motors weigh considerably more than the two stroke. My 1986 H-23 still has the original built-in motor mount (fiberglass over wood)and will not support the weight of a four stroke. If you have the original mount consider changing it out before installing the four stroke. Dave Laing s/v WindSong
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Joel
One other weight consideration
The added weight of the 4 stroke will also result in more weight on the starboard side. That along with the battery, water tank, stove/sink will cause the H23 to list appreciably to that side. I didn't take that into consideration when I repainted the waterline last season. This year, I need to paint it slightly higher as well as move the water tank and battery to better balance the boat.
The added weight of the 4 stroke will also result in more weight on the starboard side. That along with the battery, water tank, stove/sink will cause the H23 to list appreciably to that side. I didn't take that into consideration when I repainted the waterline last season. This year, I need to paint it slightly higher as well as move the water tank and battery to better balance the boat.
8.8 Nissan
I got one 2 years ago to replace a dead Tohatsu 5hp. It's light enough for the fiberglass motor mount, runs well, is fairly quiet, was inexpensive and will push the boat at hull speed at less than half throttle. More importantly, there is plenty of reserve power to deal with waves or to tow another boat out of trouble. Peter H23 "Raven"
I got one 2 years ago to replace a dead Tohatsu 5hp. It's light enough for the fiberglass motor mount, runs well, is fairly quiet, was inexpensive and will push the boat at hull speed at less than half throttle. More importantly, there is plenty of reserve power to deal with waves or to tow another boat out of trouble. Peter H23 "Raven"
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Kevin
OB thoughts
Justin: It is probably worth the weight and dollar savings to go with a 2-stroke. Remember a 4-stroke and more moving parts: thus more maintenance costs. The fuel savings with a 4-stroke won't meet breakeven until about 10 years after purchase. Don't bother with the electric start: just one more item to maintain/fail. Don't bother with an alternator for battery charging either, you probably won't be cruising long enough on the OB to charge the house battery. Do consider replacing the fiberglass mount with a Fulton lift mount. Today's engines don't like being tipped forward to keep the prop out of the water while cruising or especially while berthed between weekends. - Kevin.
Justin: It is probably worth the weight and dollar savings to go with a 2-stroke. Remember a 4-stroke and more moving parts: thus more maintenance costs. The fuel savings with a 4-stroke won't meet breakeven until about 10 years after purchase. Don't bother with the electric start: just one more item to maintain/fail. Don't bother with an alternator for battery charging either, you probably won't be cruising long enough on the OB to charge the house battery. Do consider replacing the fiberglass mount with a Fulton lift mount. Today's engines don't like being tipped forward to keep the prop out of the water while cruising or especially while berthed between weekends. - Kevin.
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