SPORT 13 with 30-HP Mercury FOURSTROKE EFI or Yamaha 40-HP Non-EFI Four-cycle or Evinrude 30-HP, or TOHATSU: Performance Predictions; Price Quotes

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wtdoggett posted 03-13-2009 01:22 PM ET (US)
Re [a Mercury 30-HP FOURSTROKE EFI] engine on a Sport 13: I have been analyzing spreadsheets with engine options for the past three months and still can't [make a decision]. Please share your thoughts on overall performance. I am also considering a Yamaha 40HP non-EFI (as it is lighter than the new EFI version), and the Evinrude 30HP (which I believe is being introduced soon).
macfam posted 03-13-2009 06:55 PM ET (US)
wt,
Me too, when the day comes to repower.
30 E-TEC sounds right to me, and I have a dealer nearby. I've seen the 25 at the New England Boat Show, and it looks fantastic. But "something" is holding up the 30's from release.
I really lean toward EFI or DFI instead of carbs.
It's generally accepted that a 25-30 hp is plenty for the 13.
A friend had a 130 Sport with a Merc 25 4-stroke, and it ran great with 1-2 people, and suffered with 4 large adults. The 130 Sport is way heavier than a classic 13.
I think the 13 classic with a 30 EFIDFI is going to be a great match.
BTW, there is a 2-stroke 40hp Tohatsu TLDI, (similar to Optimax) No smoke, great acceleration.....but sparse dealship network.
stayinstrewn posted 03-15-2009 09:47 AM ET (US)
we have an 02 johnson 40...gives more than enough power for 1 or 2 people, but it's great when we have 5-6 people and a bunch of gear for our little sailboat...30-35hp has always been the right motor for these boats.
personally, i don't know too much about the new 30hp etecs, but i'd like one too!
HAPPYJIM posted 03-15-2009 11:47 AM ET (US)
I found a used 2005 that I'm about to jump on. What's the best price you have found for that 30hp Mercury?
Tohsgib posted 03-16-2009 11:33 AM ET (US)
Anything under $3k would be a good/great deal depending on options. I almost bought a new 25 Suzuki w/NO PTnT and a tiller for $2200 but found out you can't convert to remote.
wtdoggett posted 03-16-2009 04:15 PM ET (US)
I have received a number of quotes for a new Mercury 30HP EFI. All were right around $5,000. I was quoted $4,335 for the 25HP. These prices seem high!
wtdoggett posted 03-16-2009 04:20 PM ET (US)
UPDATE: I just got a quote for $4,800 including cables, controls, prop, and install! Add a little tax, and that is the best I've found!
jimh posted 03-16-2009 10:15 PM ET (US)
Check out the new HONDA motor in that horsepower range, too. It just came out. It is not an automobile block motor.
Tohsgib posted 03-18-2009 10:37 AM ET (US)
I was not talking PTnT which can add $500 or so. So $4800 complete is not that crazy since Ed's gets like $4k just for the engine.

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Author	Topic: SPORT 13 with 30-HP Mercury FOURSTROKE EFI or Yamaha 40-HP Non-EFI Four-cycle or Evinrude 30-HP, or TOHATSU: Performance Predictions; Price Quotes
wtdoggett	posted 03-13-2009 01:22 PM ET (US) Re [a Mercury 30-HP FOURSTROKE EFI] engine on a Sport 13: I have been analyzing spreadsheets with engine options for the past three months and still can't [make a decision]. Please share your thoughts on overall performance. I am also considering a Yamaha 40HP non-EFI (as it is lighter than the new EFI version), and the Evinrude 30HP (which I believe is being introduced soon).
macfam	posted 03-13-2009 06:55 PM ET (US) wt, Me too, when the day comes to repower. 30 E-TEC sounds right to me, and I have a dealer nearby. I've seen the 25 at the New England Boat Show, and it looks fantastic. But "something" is holding up the 30's from release. I really lean toward EFI or DFI instead of carbs. It's generally accepted that a 25-30 hp is plenty for the 13. A friend had a 130 Sport with a Merc 25 4-stroke, and it ran great with 1-2 people, and suffered with 4 large adults. The 130 Sport is way heavier than a classic 13. I think the 13 classic with a 30 EFIDFI is going to be a great match. BTW, there is a 2-stroke 40hp Tohatsu TLDI, (similar to Optimax) No smoke, great acceleration.....but sparse dealship network.
stayinstrewn	posted 03-15-2009 09:47 AM ET (US) we have an 02 johnson 40...gives more than enough power for 1 or 2 people, but it's great when we have 5-6 people and a bunch of gear for our little sailboat...30-35hp has always been the right motor for these boats. personally, i don't know too much about the new 30hp etecs, but i'd like one too!
HAPPYJIM	posted 03-15-2009 11:47 AM ET (US) I found a used 2005 that I'm about to jump on. What's the best price you have found for that 30hp Mercury?
Tohsgib	posted 03-16-2009 11:33 AM ET (US) Anything under $3k would be a good/great deal depending on options. I almost bought a new 25 Suzuki w/NO PTnT and a tiller for $2200 but found out you can't convert to remote.
wtdoggett	posted 03-16-2009 04:15 PM ET (US) I have received a number of quotes for a new Mercury 30HP EFI. All were right around $5,000. I was quoted $4,335 for the 25HP. These prices seem high!
wtdoggett	posted 03-16-2009 04:20 PM ET (US) UPDATE: I just got a quote for $4,800 including cables, controls, prop, and install! Add a little tax, and that is the best I've found!
jimh	posted 03-16-2009 10:15 PM ET (US) Check out the new HONDA motor in that horsepower range, too. It just came out. It is not an automobile block motor.
Tohsgib	posted 03-18-2009 10:37 AM ET (US) I was not talking PTnT which can add $500 or so. So $4800 complete is not that crazy since Ed's gets like $4k just for the engine.