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Shep

Posted 3/6/2007 8:16 AM (#243108 - in reply to #243016)
Subject: RE: 115 Mercury ELPTO vs Honda 90

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I don't think the Merc is the 4-stroke, it's a 2-stroke, and it's a 2+2, meaning it runs on 2 cyl's below about 1800 RPM, and then the other two cylinders are enabled. It's a carbed motor, like the Honda, so It may be a bit cold blooded. It will run rougher at idle, and will smoke. It's a bulletproof motor, and there are tons of them out there.

ELPTO= Electric Start. Long Shaft, Power tilt & Trim, and Oil Injected. The O kinda gives it away as a 2-stroke.

Same model boat, you will have to decide if you want to give up the tiller for the console. Hole shot and top end will be better with the Merc. It will be louder, too. You'll be giving up the control of the tiller, for the ease and comfort of the console.

Tough decision for some, easy for others.

Edited by Shep 3/6/2007 8:20 AM