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Robert
New member
Username: lodi_quacker
Post Number: 1
Registered: 10-2009
| | Posted on Wednesday, October 28, 2009 - 11:37 am: | 
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what would yall say is the best power to weight ratio motor out there new or old in the 5-8 hp motors?
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RMJ Atkinson
Member
Username: rupertmja
Post Number: 26
Registered: 04-2009
| | Posted on Friday, October 30, 2009 - 02:14 am: |
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My Yamaha 8hp is quite light and fast for its size. |
Timothy Befera
Member
Username: guido2
Post Number: 96
Registered: 07-2009
| | Posted on Thursday, November 12, 2009 - 12:47 pm: |
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How old do you want to go? What brands do you like? The Mercurys normally topped the competition in the 50's and 60's. |
charlie
Member
Username: chollyjohn
Post Number: 87
Registered: 05-2008
| | Posted on Thursday, November 12, 2009 - 01:01 pm: |
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A single cylinder 5-6HP 2 stroke is only about 56#s, then you jump 20# to go to 2 cyl. The four strokes are heavier. Most ranges of 4-6 hp and then 8-12 hp use the same size block with diff bore and stroke. Most manufacturers have the specs noted online. In the 50's, Elgin, Westbend, Ted Williams and Chrysler were sturdy workhorses.; not to mention Evinrude and Johnson small engines. Mercury followed but quickly advanced into the racing end and pushed to larger hoursepower outboard while still maintaining the small line. Mercury Mariner line is foreign and good but I dont know how easy it would be for parts and repairs. |
Timothy Befera
Member
Username: guido2
Post Number: 100
Registered: 07-2009
| | Posted on Saturday, November 14, 2009 - 05:40 pm: |
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Yes don't forget the Champions......they were unreal powerhouses. My dad had a 10 horse that was breathtaking on our small wooden fishing boat. I have movies to prove it. If "Pops" couldn't go fast......he didn't go! |
