labradorboater
New member
Hi I’m new here and have some questions if anyone can help me . I currently have a 1999 60 hp 2 stroke mariner outboard on my boat that has power trim and electric start. I got a opportunity to get a 2006 40 hp 4 stroke mercury outboard for dirt cheap. This motor does not have electric start or power trim . I’m wondering what will gas economy be like compared to my 2 stroke engine ? Also my main question would be that I have a battery on my boat to run my electronics . How can I maintain my batteries with the 40 hp mercury outboard? The only wires coming out of the motor is the shut down wires for the switch. I seen some wires under the hood that are capped off. Anyone know what wires I can use ? Thanks for the help