Twin Suzuki's or Honda's for a new 22?

Cutty Sark · Posted: Fri Feb 18, 2005 9:28 pm Post subject: weight issues

Phantom-

The suzuki is actually lighter! When comparing the honda 135 to the suzuki 140 as I was. The honda is 485 the suzuki is 420. I guess I should have made clear which motors I was talking about, as those were the ones I got quotes on and was looking at for a different boat. I would have guessed or assumed the suzuki's would be lighter at lower HP too. But that's what I get for assuming. Embarrased

Sark

Alyssa Jean · Posted: Fri Feb 18, 2005 10:26 pm Post subject:

Assume MMMMMMMMMMMMMMMM

terraplane · Posted: Fri Feb 18, 2005 10:43 pm Post subject: advice

So,would all you guys (gals) who are rocket scientists help out a total novice on the site which says "90 Honda advice" and give me some idea of what this engine will require of me? I have no , repeat, NO, outboard experience. On my old Ford Lehman 124 hp diesel is change filters, and run.

I really would like some step by step advice...For instance: I take possession of the boat..i break it in, ...so, what are the maintenance things, the things to watch for, etc.

Someone could really do a book for we newcomers..

tom/terraplane

Phantom · Posted: Fri Feb 18, 2005 10:44 pm Post subject:

Discussions like these are a lot of fun. Cool

Pat Anderson · Posted: Sat Feb 19, 2005 8:38 am Post subject: Re: advice

Break-in is really pretty well spelled out in the manual, it is worth a read. Mainly just RPM limitations in the first 2 & 10 hours. Then what everybody said in the other thread. Finally, follow the maintenance schedule, which for the 40s anyway is a service at 20 hours and then every 100 hours. These suckers pretty much just work.

Sealife · Posted: Sun Feb 20, 2005 3:18 pm Post subject:

I can't remember the name of the product, but it's name is the something like CRS (Calcium, Rust, Scale) and comes in a green plastic squeeze bottle. The liquid is a jell so it doesn't run. Simple wipe it on, let it sit a moment or two, then wipe away the stains and rinse well. Next time I go to the boat I'll check the name.

Mike - Sealife

Sealife · Posted: Sun Feb 20, 2005 5:15 pm Post subject:

Just remembered the name of a similar product to the one I use on my engines......Lime Away. This product does exactly the same thing except it's not a jell, so it's a bit runny on vertical surfaces. But it does work like a miracle.

Mike - Sealife

Luna C · Posted: Tue Feb 22, 2005 11:25 pm Post subject:

CLR? Paul Harvey says it is great for calcium, lime, & rust!