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BilgeRat posted 09-13-2010 04:49 PM ET (US)
Currently have a [1998] Montauk with a [1998] Mercury 90 [that] is used mostly for inshore and nearshore saltwater fishing. Performance is great, but fuel-related dependability is starting to erode my confidence. Is there a clear-cut Best-in-Class 90-HP that is:
dependable--boat gets used weekly some seasons, then may sit for 2 months. In the pre- oil injection days, just running the carbs dry prevented many ills what's best: DFI? EFI? Two-cycle? Four-cycle?
[light] weight--more concerned about boat's trim than top speed performance. The batteries are in the console, but, there's a bait tank that sometimes rides at the stern;
--saltwater tolerant--boat rarely spends the night in water, and ALWAYS gets flushed and rinsed, but saltwater will eventually have its way.
Peter posted 09-13-2010 06:07 PM ET (US)
I think an E-TEC 90 would be good for you for at least two reasons: 1) it is light weight and 2) it has the auto-storage mode. If you know you won't be using the motor for two months, you can run the motor in the auto-storage mode which fogs up the motor for indefinite storage.
jimh posted 09-13-2010 08:25 PM ET (US)
I do not think there is any sort of clear winner in the 90-HP outboard motor category. There are a lot of good choices. Too much weights make some motors less desirable, particularly the Mercury 90-HP FOURSTROKE which we usually call the VERADITO motor. The 90-HP OptiMax is also a big-boy for a 90-HP. That new HONDA BF-90D is really a nice choice. E-TEC 90-HP has also been extraordinarily popular for the MONTAUK 17.
What dealer do you like and trust?
BilgeRat posted 09-13-2010 09:00 PM ET (US)
Mercury and Yamaha are the most numerous dealers in my area, although Evinrude is also represented. Fortunately, I have not needed dealer services to the extent that I can pick a favorite. I guess what I'm looking for is a dependable fuel delivery technology in a package that doesn't sink the back of the boat. If I can be lucky enough to find that combination, I shouldn't need much in the way of dealer services if I do my part in providing a good home.
Tohsgib posted 09-13-2010 10:44 PM ET (US)
Suzuki @ 341lbs
Tohsgib posted 09-13-2010 10:46 PM ET (US)
PS...EFI & chain timing belt + gimmee 6 year warranty.
Russ 13 posted 09-14-2010 10:49 AM ET (US)
I know I'm going old school here......
But, I have had excellent service from the 90 Yamaha 2 stroke. If you can find a nice low hour used one.
They are light, compact, easy on fuel & have a built in oil tank. My .02 cents...
BilgeRat posted 09-14-2010 10:18 PM ET (US)
I may have been granted a re-powering reprieve. [Gave a narrative of engine repairs, then changed to a completely new topic. Please start a new thread if you wish to change the topic of discusison to something completely new. Here we are discussing the best 90-HP engine available.]
Thanks to all for their recommendations. Many good points to consider.
Bozol posted 09-23-2010 10:40 AM ET (US)
I repowered with a Yamaha 90 four stroke on my 17 Montauk and like it very much, but sometimes wonder if too heavy. When I was researching came to my own conclusion that Suzuki and Yamaha were best, but not that much better than others. All depends on warranty - at the time, where I live, there were no dealers of any kind and 1200km to nearest one. Ironically now we have a Yammy dealer in town.
jimh posted 09-23-2010 08:25 PM ET (US)

quote:
"Ironically now we have a Yammy dealer in town."
That is not irony. That is an example of Yamaha's plan to take over the global outboard motor market.
Tohsgib posted 09-23-2010 10:39 PM ET (US)
Wooooo....conspiracy at it's best here!!!

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Author	Topic: Clear-cut Best-In-Class 90-HP
BilgeRat	posted 09-13-2010 04:49 PM ET (US) Currently have a [1998] Montauk with a [1998] Mercury 90 [that] is used mostly for inshore and nearshore saltwater fishing. Performance is great, but fuel-related dependability is starting to erode my confidence. Is there a clear-cut Best-in-Class 90-HP that is: dependable--boat gets used weekly some seasons, then may sit for 2 months. In the pre- oil injection days, just running the carbs dry prevented many ills what's best: DFI? EFI? Two-cycle? Four-cycle? [light] weight--more concerned about boat's trim than top speed performance. The batteries are in the console, but, there's a bait tank that sometimes rides at the stern; --saltwater tolerant--boat rarely spends the night in water, and ALWAYS gets flushed and rinsed, but saltwater will eventually have its way.
Peter	posted 09-13-2010 06:07 PM ET (US) I think an E-TEC 90 would be good for you for at least two reasons: 1) it is light weight and 2) it has the auto-storage mode. If you know you won't be using the motor for two months, you can run the motor in the auto-storage mode which fogs up the motor for indefinite storage.
jimh	posted 09-13-2010 08:25 PM ET (US) I do not think there is any sort of clear winner in the 90-HP outboard motor category. There are a lot of good choices. Too much weights make some motors less desirable, particularly the Mercury 90-HP FOURSTROKE which we usually call the VERADITO motor. The 90-HP OptiMax is also a big-boy for a 90-HP. That new HONDA BF-90D is really a nice choice. E-TEC 90-HP has also been extraordinarily popular for the MONTAUK 17. What dealer do you like and trust?
BilgeRat	posted 09-13-2010 09:00 PM ET (US) Mercury and Yamaha are the most numerous dealers in my area, although Evinrude is also represented. Fortunately, I have not needed dealer services to the extent that I can pick a favorite. I guess what I'm looking for is a dependable fuel delivery technology in a package that doesn't sink the back of the boat. If I can be lucky enough to find that combination, I shouldn't need much in the way of dealer services if I do my part in providing a good home.
Tohsgib	posted 09-13-2010 10:44 PM ET (US) Suzuki @ 341lbs
Tohsgib	posted 09-13-2010 10:46 PM ET (US) PS...EFI & chain timing belt + gimmee 6 year warranty.
Russ 13	posted 09-14-2010 10:49 AM ET (US) I know I'm going old school here...... But, I have had excellent service from the 90 Yamaha 2 stroke. If you can find a nice low hour used one. They are light, compact, easy on fuel & have a built in oil tank. My .02 cents...
BilgeRat	posted 09-14-2010 10:18 PM ET (US) I may have been granted a re-powering reprieve. [Gave a narrative of engine repairs, then changed to a completely new topic. Please start a new thread if you wish to change the topic of discusison to something completely new. Here we are discussing the best 90-HP engine available.] Thanks to all for their recommendations. Many good points to consider.
Bozol	posted 09-23-2010 10:40 AM ET (US) I repowered with a Yamaha 90 four stroke on my 17 Montauk and like it very much, but sometimes wonder if too heavy. When I was researching came to my own conclusion that Suzuki and Yamaha were best, but not that much better than others. All depends on warranty - at the time, where I live, there were no dealers of any kind and 1200km to nearest one. Ironically now we have a Yammy dealer in town.
jimh	posted 09-23-2010 08:25 PM ET (US) quote: "Ironically now we have a Yammy dealer in town." That is not irony. That is an example of Yamaha's plan to take over the global outboard motor market.
Tohsgib	posted 09-23-2010 10:39 PM ET (US) Wooooo....conspiracy at it's best here!!!