Yamaha, 4 stroke motors

Peter-

Another way of simply stating it is that the Suzi 70 is just a small motor. If they could have stretched 75 hp (or there abouts) out of it, they would have to compete with the rest of the 75's. Joe.
 
Greetings. I've been agonizing over my own 22' cruiser's repower for a few years now. Here's my two cents: 1. I want 90 rather than 70, not for speed but rather for power when heavily loaded. But forget about speed advantages because you won't normally run either motor at top speed. 2. Lighter in the stern is better. There is no serious debate on this issue. 3. Honda makes the best, most reliable motors,(and cars, and lawnmowers, and ATV's....) but doesn't offer fuel injection in our HP range. Too their 90 is moderately heavy. 4. In your weight calculations, you must consider your kicker, which makes twins relatively more attractive. 5. Twins with completely separate fuel/ignition sources are optimal, but cost around $3,500.00 more than singles. If you already own a serviceable kicker this is a lot of extra dough. 6. I'm liking everything I'm hearing about the E-tec. My conclusion: Unless I can confirm that Honda will add EFI to their 90, I've pretty much settled on the E-tec 90 to repower our 1991 cruiser. If I was specifying for a brand new vessel I think I'd choose twin Honda 50's. Good luck whatever you decide! Mike on Westward
 
I repowered from a 75 HP Suzuki 2 stroke to a 90HP 4 stroke. I went through all the same data you are. What it came down to for me was that the Suzuki 90 was the only one that would spin a 20 pitch prop. Lots of low end. I have had 4 adults, my tween son (tween = between kid and teenager ;)) my commercial half tote, a 150 and 80 quart cooler all loaded with ice and lots and lots of Tuna gear. The boat handeled the load awsome. I typically run heavy and like the big block of the Suzuki. It dosen't work as hard as the lighter engines and it certainly pulls it's weight. I have seen 36 MPH with the 20 pitch prop with the wind behind me headed down stream on the Columbia. I have not felt like I needed more power yet...

I hope you are as happy with your decision as I have been with mine.
I could have bought the civic on a stick for a little less money but I got a 6 year warranty and the brute of the 90HP market... imho.

I hope this helps.
 
WELL SAID!

As to the Honda over Suzuki in the poll, the Honda was all that was offered on C-Dorys for years. The Suzukis, new to the "Factory installed" world, will do well over time.
The 90HP Suzuki is a great engine, EFI for years, and 3 yr warranty standard with a 6 yr option.
What's not to like?

Best of luck choosing.
Fair winds...
 
"Honda was all that was offered on C-Dorys for years." That's the real truth behind it. One engine you'll never find many of on C-Dory is Mercury. Why? Because Merc is now part of Brunswick that sells their own line of boats exclusively with Mercury. Practically every other mfg will simply choose another engine rather than support their competitor's bottom line by buying Mercury. Pepsi made the same mistake years ago in buying Taco Bell, Pizza Hut, KFC in an effort to distribute their product and in the process alienated practically every other restaurant and restaurant chain in the country as they ran to Coke . . .[/quote]
 
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