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Old 04-09-2013, 12:03 PM
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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
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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.
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Old 04-09-2013, 12:17 PM
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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?
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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.
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Will do, thanks.

Got to sell this old ProDrive now
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Stay away from the E-Tec 40. It's a slug.
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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.
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Will do, thanks.

Got to sell this old ProDrive now
What you want for the pro drive?
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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.
TLDI?
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What you want for the pro drive?
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
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TLDI?
Two stroke Low pressure Direct Inject
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The Nissan is the exact same motor as the Merc. And it is cheaper
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I am very happy with my 40 Yamaha 4 stroker...

Smooth, quiet, and sips gasoline...

Good luck with your choice !

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The Nissan is the exact same motor as the Merc. And it is cheaper
you mean Tohatsu
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When I checked the Nissan was higher than the tohatsu.
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you mean 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
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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..
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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
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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.
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