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cc378 posted 08-30-2010 11:01 AM ET (US)
I have a 1972 13' whaler (sink transom). The time has come to repower as my 1992 Merc 25 has ended its life. After being unable to find a leftover Yamaha 25 or Merc 2 stroke (I wanted these engines due to the light weight), I am now considering a 25HP Honda (I have a great Honda mechanic). I am a bit concerned with the weight of the engine. Does anyone have experience with these engines and the resulting trim of the boat? If so can you comment (good or bad)?
Thanks
Stephen

Tohsgib posted 08-30-2010 11:23 AM ET (US)
Again...weight is not that much of a factor. I have a 240lb Suzuki 40 on mine and she is wonderfull. You will love the Honda.
thegage posted 08-30-2010 02:13 PM ET (US)
The E-TEC 25 is another option (about the same weight; slightly larger displacement; a bit louder; a bit rougher running; bit better holeshot), but if you have a good Honda mechanic then that's probably the best bet.
John k.
thegage posted 08-30-2010 02:19 PM ET (US)
I also forgot to mention that you can go to up the E-TEC 30 without any additional weight.
John K.
Perry posted 08-31-2010 02:54 PM ET (US)
You could also choose a Honda 30 which is the same weight as the Honda 25.
Tohsgib posted 08-31-2010 03:03 PM ET (US)
If price is close I would go with the 30 then. Many times you can score a deal on a 25, especially a non tiller model. If 5hp costs $500+ I would go with a 25. 2 years ago I had lines on new 25 Suzukis for like $2250, the 30 was a grand more, the 40 was double...ouch!
RICHm posted 09-01-2010 01:51 PM ET (US)
Also check out a Merc/Tohatsu 4 stroke DFI 25hp. Weight is 157lbs. without TnT. Motor is flawlwss.
rich/Binkie

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Author	Topic: 13' Whaler with a 25hp Honda
cc378	posted 08-30-2010 11:01 AM ET (US) I have a 1972 13' whaler (sink transom). The time has come to repower as my 1992 Merc 25 has ended its life. After being unable to find a leftover Yamaha 25 or Merc 2 stroke (I wanted these engines due to the light weight), I am now considering a 25HP Honda (I have a great Honda mechanic). I am a bit concerned with the weight of the engine. Does anyone have experience with these engines and the resulting trim of the boat? If so can you comment (good or bad)? Thanks Stephen
Tohsgib	posted 08-30-2010 11:23 AM ET (US) Again...weight is not that much of a factor. I have a 240lb Suzuki 40 on mine and she is wonderfull. You will love the Honda.
thegage	posted 08-30-2010 02:13 PM ET (US) The E-TEC 25 is another option (about the same weight; slightly larger displacement; a bit louder; a bit rougher running; bit better holeshot), but if you have a good Honda mechanic then that's probably the best bet. John k.
thegage	posted 08-30-2010 02:19 PM ET (US) I also forgot to mention that you can go to up the E-TEC 30 without any additional weight. John K.
Perry	posted 08-31-2010 02:54 PM ET (US) You could also choose a Honda 30 which is the same weight as the Honda 25.
Tohsgib	posted 08-31-2010 03:03 PM ET (US) If price is close I would go with the 30 then. Many times you can score a deal on a 25, especially a non tiller model. If 5hp costs $500+ I would go with a 25. 2 years ago I had lines on new 25 Suzukis for like $2250, the 30 was a grand more, the 40 was double...ouch!
RICHm	posted 09-01-2010 01:51 PM ET (US) Also check out a Merc/Tohatsu 4 stroke DFI 25hp. Weight is 157lbs. without TnT. Motor is flawlwss. rich/Binkie