Buying new 50hp

[jpeff31787]

Hey guys, recently I blew my lower on my 1993 50hp Johnson. I was just going to replace the lower, but I figured I'd just buy a whole new motor that way I have a warranty. What brand would you go with? What have you heard or experienced with some?

Right now, I'm leaning to 50hp etec.

[weedeater]

If there's any areas restricted to 40hp around you then look at then how about a Tohatsu 40 TLDI and remove the restriction plate

[Top Dawg]

I would steer clear of the e-tech.

[Deadly D]

Originally Posted by Top Dawg

I would steer clear of the e-tech.

X2

[Dogface]

Originally Posted by Top Dawg

I would steer clear of the e-tech.

X3. I would look at the Merc.

[beer bait ammo]

Take a look at the new Tohatsu 40-50 4 stroke. Thier new 4-strokes only weight 209lbs and has a powerful water pump.

[Top Dawg]

Originally Posted by Dogface

X3. I would look at the Merc.

Merc, tohatsu, or Yamaha. I have the 2 stroke tohatsu. Has been a very good motor.

[Ratdog]

I'm looking at evenrude 50 HP
I just like eve.
What is your view and what are you leaning twards.
I just think they are easy to work on.
And some have low ends u can swap as needed.at least the old ones.
Buy America !,,,,
Buy America the kids deserv it.

[Top Dawg]

Buddy of mine had an etech. Stayed in the shop. Last time he brought it in they told him it was gonna cost $4100 to fix it. More than a new one. He told them to keep it. So basically he got screwed out of a brand new motor.

[Crankbait36]

Buy a Honda and thank me later!

[keakar]

Originally Posted by Crankbait36

Buy a Honda and thank me later!

^ x 1,000

Hondas are the best motors being made today, hands down

easy to work on, all the latest and greatest technology without excessive junk added unless needed, super reliable, light weight, superior coating to all others except maybe Yamaha

no longer priced higher then other motors like they used to be, easy to work on but very few reports of anyone ever having problems with them but those that do have nothing but good things to say about the warranty repair process.

if I were buying today I would get a Honda and not even consider the other brands, not saying there is anything wrong with the other brands, its just there is too much right with Hondas to look elsewhere. by the way I just did a year long research into new 50hp motors and came to form this opinion based on that search.

[Natural Light Kid]

According to cajunchristian the new 4 stroke tohatsu is a hoss.

[Montauk17]

DO NOT buy an etec.....if you want 2 stroke go with the tohatsu tldi

[Montauk17]

Originally Posted by Ratdog

I'm looking at evenrude 50 HP
I just like eve.
What is your view and what are you leaning twards.
I just think they are easy to work on.
And some have low ends u can swap as needed.at least the old ones.
Buy America !,,,,
Buy America the kids deserv it.

Evinrude is made in mexico......

[Sightwindow]

Yamaha 4 stroke has been an absolute joy. Never knew how bad I had it before (40 Yam 2 stroke)

[Ratdog]

Originally Posted by Montauk17

Evinrude is made in mexico......

Pardon me I have a 84 and think about it. Give me some ideas of other u.s. made motos .
I must agree Honda never had one but the motos I have gen water pump etc I like.

[jldsc]

He's talking about the old ones, the new ones(bombardier) made in mehico


Sent from an Apple Tree..

[rustyb]

Originally Posted by Montauk17

DO NOT buy an etec.....if you want 2 stroke go with the tohatsu tldi

I have had 3 and the best motors Ive had

[Montauk17]

Originally Posted by rustyb

I have had 3 and the best motors Ive had

You got lucky I guess we very seldom hear anything but positive about them.

[Jrchip1]

Got a 2 stroke Tahosu, love it. Those 4 strokes aint worth the extra size, weight or cost in my book. 2 strokes got their act together when the pressure was on.