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| If you were in the market for a new boat and motor which motor in the 140 to 150hp class which would you choose and why? Will be pairing with a 1400 lb fiberglass boat. I've been really happy with my 70hp 4 stroke Suzuki but it's been 13 years since i've researched motors.
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Location: Rhinelander, Wisconsin | I really like the Merc 150 4 stroke. Heck of an engine. great power curve, top end, and fuel economy. |
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Location: Eastern Ontario | If you have been happy with a Suzuki for 13 years that's where I would go. I had a 60 now have a 70 my next will probably be a another Suzuki. The biggest consideration although I have never had a problem is do you have a good local dealer/service center who you trust in some areas they are thin. |
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| sworrall - 12/12/2013 8:20 PM
I really like the Merc 150 4 stroke. Heck of an engine. great power curve, top end, and fuel economy.
X2!!!! |
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Location: Lake Country, Wisconsin | I fi were you, I would stick with a Suzuki. Have heard nothing but great things about them |
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| Merc 150 is a beast! |
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Location: Wisconsin River | I put a new Suzuki 115 on a couple years ago, awesome motor. Super smooth and quiet!!
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Location: On my favorite lake! | Evinrude Etech and if you have to have a 4 stroke honda
Etech easy to maintain, good power, quiet can talk easily at full power. Best motor I've had first evinrude I had is just shy of 30 years old and still on the water.
Honda - quiet, durable, smooth motor while trolling and quietest motor of any. |
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Location: New Hope MN | I'm saving up for a new 150hp Merc 4 stroke. Best bang for your buck on paper. Haven't heard anything bad about them yet. |
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Location: minocqua, wi. | i'm surprised nobody has suggested the Yamaha F150 .. first 150 4-stroke built and bullet-proof from day one. i've never, ever heard anyone complain about them and have 2 good friends who run them and have for many years. i got a 175 Merc Pro-XS to max. power on my boat and love it, but it would have been an F175 if Yamaha made one.
seems thought that in that size block most makers are putting out some really good products. good luck with your choice … one thing going for Merc is the 5 and drive program for re-powers vs. the Yamaha 3 year warranty. |
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Location: N.FIB | mercs made in Wisconsin,why not support America,just a thought |
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| I had a Ranger Reata with a Yamaha 150...I'll second the bullet proof description. I also hear the new Merc 150 is awesome...but the buy American, are you sure? I guess I thought Mercury was basically Chinese (Tohatsu). Not sure there's a true American motor anymore, even Evinrude is Bombardier now (Canadian). Not bashing, just not sure there's a pure American play here anymore like there are still with boats..
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Location: Rhinelander, Wisconsin | 150 Merc 4 stroke?
Made in Fond du Lac, WI.
Kickers and small 4 strokes are made overseas. So are Suzukis, Hondas, and Yamahas. Way of the world these days. |
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| I can't say which is the best or better, I have two 4 stroke Yamahas and love them, not one single problem. and a Honda on an old boat and had no problems with it. I'm sure the above mentioned are all good too...not doubting any. I only can speak for the Yamaha and Honda, both problem free thus far. |
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| sworrall - 12/13/2013 4:03 PM
150 Merc 4 stroke?
Made in Fond du Lac, WI.
...Sounds good - sign me up for a Merc and x-176!  |
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Location: Cave Run Lake KY. | smalljaw - 12/13/2013 4:57 PM
I had a Ranger Reata with a Yamaha 150...I'll second the bullet proof description. I also hear the new Merc 150 is awesome...but the buy American, are you sure? I guess I thought Mercury was basically Chinese (Tohatsu). Not sure there's a true American motor anymore, even Evinrude is Bombardier now (Canadian). Not bashing, just not sure there's a pure American play here anymore like there are still with boats.. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Evinrude E- Tec Motors are made in Sturtevant Wisconsin. |
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| Yes, Etecs are made in Wisconsin, but don't the profits go to a foreign company? Like I said, I'm glad they are made here and employe our workers, but I don't think its a pure play in terms of an American company.. |
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Location: Madison | I have the new four stroke Merc 150 and love it. But I would also be happy with the Yam f150. Lots of good motors these days, I would choose one in part based on having a good dealer/mechanic near in case you need it. |
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| Does anyone know how long Merc has been making 4 strokes. I guess what i'm asking is those of you that are happy with them how long have you been running them?
Thanks for all the feedback, these motors are a big investment and i want to make sure and make the right decision. |
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| As a Fond du Lac resident, I find it pretty funny that somone thinks the 150 is made overseas. Merc employs over 2,000 people in our town. They ain't making washers and dryers over there. As Steve says, they do have plants overseas that make smaller motors, but even then, Merc built the plants and engineers the motors. A lady I used to work with moved to China for a year plus while her husband helped set up the plant.
I have talked to guys who helped build the current 150 four stroke and they are very proud of it. It is a great blend of power, fuel economy and is light for a 150 four stroke. There is a reason you can get a five year warranty on Merc four strokes. They know the quality, the durability.
The Verado is also built right here in WI. The assembly line alone cost millions. They have one of the most advanced casting plants in the world here as well. Even Harley contracts with them for complex castings.
You want to see where Merc builds all their motors 75 and up? Look east when traveling through Fond du Lac on Higway 41. Hard to miss that half mile of plants
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Location: Rhinelander, Wisconsin | Quite a while, I had a 2003 40 4 stroke and sold it to a friend, it's still going strong. Good motors. |
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Location: Cave Run Lake KY. | smalljaw - 12/13/2013 6:54 PM
Yes, Etecs are made in Wisconsin, but don't the profits go to a foreign company? Like I said, I'm glad they are made here and employe our workers, but I don't think its a pure play in terms of an American company.. Mercury is owned by BRUNSWICK. Evinrude is owned by Bombardier Both companies sell and buy world wide. |
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Location: Rhinelander, Wisconsin | As does almost any major player in the durable goods market these days. |
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Location: minocqua, wi. | ignorance is bliss …
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Location: Eastern Ontario | I think I would go to the local dealer with the best service reputation and buy what he sells. I amazes me the number of people that go to a show and buy from a dealer 100's of miles away to save a couple of hundred bucks then expect the local guy to put him to the head of the service line. |
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Location: Contrarian Island | Suzuzi might offer a 6 yr warranty, at least they did as that is what I got on my 175....I've got 400 hours on my Suzi and it hasn't missed a beat... great motors...and hard to beat 6 yrs of coverage if anything does go wrong....I'd get a suzi w 6 yr warranty or Merc w 5
http://www.suzukimarine.com/News/2013/10/Gimme%20Six%20Extended%20P...
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Location: Minnesota | Yamaha F 150 great motor . I have had 2 so fare first was on a crestliner no problems 2nd is on my skeeter .Yamaha makes a SHO 150 and they make a light F200 .im all for buy American but had problems with my dads merc 40 so when I bought my boat I went with Yamaha . all my rods are thorne bros but reels are Shimano. So I would say buy what works for you. |
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| Brad I thought you sold your 690? You posted on here you had a guy with cash in hand that was going to be buying your boat? Just wondering. |
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Location: Contrarian Island | really? where did I post that on here? feel free to drop me a pm "Dan Wills" . I didn't sell my 690 with the Suzuki "Dan".
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Location: ON | Honestly, there are a lot of good engines now. If I had an open check and a chance to buy brand new for a 150, it would be a Yamaha or Honda.
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