Which 25?

[1fastmerc]

A friend of had his 25 Johnson burn up in Lacassine today. Which 25 does he need to go with. He plans on using it mainly in the marsh and river.


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[Montauk17]

I would try to find a 2 stroke mercury or tohatsu....nobody makes a 25 two stroke anymore. Four strokes are not the best in marsh conditions. Thermostat gets clogged easily if running in grass and/or mud. 2 stroke you can gut the thermostat and let it free flow.

[1fastmerc]

Originally Posted by Montauk17

I would try to find a 2 stroke mercury or tohatsu....nobody makes a 25 two stroke anymore. Four strokes are not the best in marsh conditions. Thermostat gets clogged easily if running in grass and/or mud. 2 stroke you can gut the thermostat and let it free flow.

I think evinrude makes the only 2 stroke.


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[Montauk17]

Originally Posted by 1fastmerc

I think evinrude makes the only 2 stroke.


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Can't gut the thermostat on them either....to me a marsh motor need to be as simple as possible.

[Bdub]

I got a 2012 etec 25 and they are definitely sensitive to water pressure and running through mud mix but overall a great and reliable motor. Not 100% but thought the lower hp new tohatsu's are also 2 stroke? I'm also looking for a 25, may end up picking up an older 25 this week...fingers crossed.

[Bdub]

Originally Posted by Montauk17

Can't gut the thermostat on them either....to me a marsh motor need to be as simple as possible.

New etecs are basically like a new car, computers onboard diagnostics etc nothing like an older 2 stroke where u get spark and fuel and set the carb and go.

[Montauk17]

Originally Posted by Bdub

New etecs are basically like a new car, computers onboard diagnostics etc nothing like an older 2 stroke where u get spark and fuel and set the carb and go.

Exactly my point

[DA COVE]

Cant beat the suuki and yamha 3 cyl. 25s. Hard to find in good shape though, and when you do they are $$$$. Guys out of Ark. Are paying top dollar for them...

[gasdad]

2 stroke Yamaha. Don't make them anymore but maybe you could find a good used one. Been running ours in the marsh for 4 years and no problems

[scott craft]

Originally Posted by DA COVE

Cant beat the suuki and yamha 3 cyl. 25s. Hard to find in good shape though, and when you do they are $$$$. Guys out of Ark. Are paying top dollar for them...

These would be my choice. Get a 3 cylinder Yamaha if you want to hop it up, they have a lot of potential.

[boben1968]

Hey 1 FASTMERC I have a 1997 Yamaha 25 -2 cylinder in mint condition a may part with..E-mail me bobby.crochet@lyondellbasell.com.

[Spunt Drag]

I have a 3 cyl 25 hp Suzuki I'm bout to fix up to sell.

[flounder_smacker]

25 gatortail

[Natural Light Kid]

Originally Posted by flounder_smacker

25 gatortail

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