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Location: Wisconsin | My 1987 Merc Classic 50, which is really a 45 HP, is running fine, but now that I am fishing more, I would like a bit more juice! She struggles getting my 680T on plane. I have added quite a bit of gear/batteries etc to the boat so she weighs more and the performance is lacking. 60 is the largest motor I can install.
So, I want to keep my eyes open for a good deal on a used motor, but I am looking for help as to which motor would be best?
Would appreciate help with questions like:
Will I really notice the 15% add't HP?
Is the EFI worth the extra $ over a carb model?
When did they switch over?(probably differs with each manufacturer?)
Four stroke vs 2 stroke?
Brand recommendation?
Anything else you think I should consider??
Thanks for your help. I want to search while I have a working motor, not while I have a dead one and am deperate to get her back and running in the middle of the season.
Edited by Clammer 3/4/2014 4:53 PM
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