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purple5ive wrote:the old motor would have weighed quite a lot more than the current models available, so a bigger motor might be the go.
also take into account servicing costs of 4 stroke.
also dont discount the direct injection 2 strokes which are also EFI

???

The old motor would be considerably lighter than a 4 stroke or DI 2 stroke.

frozenpod wrote:

purple5ive wrote:the old motor would have weighed quite a lot more than the current models available, so a bigger motor might be the go.
also take into account servicing costs of 4 stroke.
also dont discount the direct injection 2 strokes which are also EFI

???

The old motor would be considerably lighter than a 4 stroke or DI 2 stroke.

Yep. They're only about 50kg those old 2 bangers.

The new F25C does look good, lightest in class. Uses 2/5ths of fa fuel, tiller option should the current boat die in a major way and has the variable troll control option. But it won't be quick and being 2 cylinder isn't the smoothest 4 stroke. If Yamaha still make the 30Detol 2 stroke it'd be a better pick for smoothness and still uses Bugger all fuel. The f25c would be a decent pick for the glenelg though

A 25hp on a 15ft boat seems under-powered to me. I would have thought a 50-60hp would be more suited, or maybe a 40hp if you are mainly fishing the Glenelg. You want something that runs smoothly, quietly, won't fuel up when slow-trolling livies for jews, and runs off the smell of an oily rag...a 4-stroke. In this day and age I'd never buy a 2-stroke, especially if considering "long term". A yammy or suzi over a merc. Just my two cents...

frozenpod wrote:

purple5ive wrote:the old motor would have weighed quite a lot more than the current models available, so a bigger motor might be the go.
also take into account servicing costs of 4 stroke.
also dont discount the direct injection 2 strokes which are also EFI

???

The old motor would be considerably lighter than a 4 stroke or DI 2 stroke.

Yep. Not sure wtf i was thinking when i was writing that.

I've had Yamaha, Suzuki and Merc. The new motors are all great . Get a 4 stroke and you will love it, quite, fuel efficient and no smoke. Stick with your boat that your enjoying and the new motor will make a great addition.
Good luck

Redhunter wrote:A 25hp on a 15ft boat seems under-powered to me. I would have thought a 50-60hp would be more suited, or maybe a 40hp if you are mainly fishing the Glenelg. You want something that runs smoothly, quietly, won't fuel up when slow-trolling livies for jews, and runs off the smell of an oily rag...a 4-stroke. In this day and age I'd never buy a 2-stroke, especially if considering "long term". A yammy or suzi over a merc. Just my two cents...

My 17 foot boat had a 85 hp yamaha 2 stoke.
So probably rite about being under powered.
Unless.you just plot along in the lake