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tolle141

Posted 3/17/2014 10:16 PM (#700176 - in reply to #699927)
Subject: Re: Buying a 2014 Crestliner 1750 Fish Hawk and have motor question about options

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I have an 04 1850 DC with a Honda 135. If you can max it, then max it. I avg 41-42 on the GPS. What are your priorities?

oil or no oil?
sound?
Speed?
fumes?

I went with the Honda (4S) because I never have to worry about oil, its dead quiet, and it fires up instantly every single time. I know the Yamaha makes a bulletproof 115 that has quite the reputation. Apparently the new Merc 4 strokes have been getting great reviews.

Optimax is very proven as well. Again, you have to deal with oil, noise, and smoke, but they are very proven and very efficient.

I will add that the Honda 115, 135, and 150 are the same engine.
135 - variable intake
150 - vtec