Which 40 hp?
 

Currently have a 27 hp Pro Drive on a 1648 and we really do not need the mudmotor. Going to get rid of it and go with a 40 hp 4 stroke and a jackplate.

I have a 25 Yamaha 4 stroke and its a very good engine, any other pros/cons of other makes and models? Thanks

I know the 40 merc 4 stroke runs great. I have the new direct inject 2 stroke 40 tohatsu. Very good on gas quiet. Comes with elec start and power trim. I love it.

Electric start would be a must, how much that tohatsu run you?

Call Kyle or Gerald at Lake Area Marine, 337.433.7019. They are the local dealer and really good people.

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Think it was like 4800 after tax and everything it was right around 5200 at lake area marine. And they were the cheapest I found.

Will do, thanks.

Got to sell this old ProDrive now:)

Stay away from the E-Tec 40. It's a slug.

The merc 40 four stroke will run good and quiet.. Buddy runs one on his semi v 16'48 ...
That TLDI is an awesome motor also.

What you want for the pro drive?

TLDI?

I am not ready to sell it just yet til I can get a 100% go on the other motor, but if you are interested I will let you know as soon as I get the go ahead and would also have to see the value of it. Its a 27 hp ProDrive with 10 hours on it. Has reverse also. I think we paid a little over 5k for it. Probably would be a good deal on a very good motor with very little use on it. You will be first to know

Two stroke Low pressure Direct Inject

The Nissan is the exact same motor as the Merc. And it is cheaper

I am very happy with my 40 Yamaha 4 stroker...

Smooth, quiet, and sips gasoline...

Good luck with your choice !

Hydro

you mean Tohatsu;)

When I checked the Nissan was higher than the tohatsu.

The 25 merc ocean pro 2 stroke, tohatsu and nissan are all the same. 25HP and under. The Mercs are not sold in the US

I wish I would have just gotten a 40 instead of a 25..
TLDI is the new Tahistsu (spelling) motors. Which can be hopped to a 50 hp in minutes by popping restrictor plate. Dealership may even do it for you if you want. Good luck..

Right now I have the tohatsu 40 with the restrictor plate pulled so its a 50. On a 1548 semi v with my wife and I in it it runs 35 mph. That's with a 13p aluminum prop. Just changed it to a 12p SS prop but haven't tested it yet. So far I love my tohatsu

I put a 14p Yamaha prop on mine on a 16/48 and ran right at 40 mph with me 3 batteries trolling motor and 6 gal of fuel. I had way to much hook in my boat and was plowing. Took the hook out of my boat but haven't tested it yet. Picked up a couple mph for sure. If you buy from lake area they pull the restricter before you leave the lot.