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I have the chance to purchase a used (60 hours) 2013 F40 4 stroke from a neighbor. Just motor and prop, he's keeping controls etc. Was wondering what you all thought about its weight (~216lbs depending on the model) for a 13 foot 1969 full splashwell converted super sport. Im currently running a 1985 2 stroke 50 horse merc. Wanting to re-power for power tilt/trim, less noise/pollution, and dependability.
Do these motors have any well known problems? Previous owner had this on a 16' boat and he now wants to water ski behind it so he needs something a bit larger. If anyone runs one, would love to get your thoughts!
I'm installing a 2002 F40 on a 1988 13 ft Sport this week. The key issue with these motors (not sure if it applies to a 2013) is the jets easily plug up causing poor performance. I replaced both jets on the carbs with larger ones after I did a extensive ultrasonic cleaning of the carbs. There's a 2 part Youtube video that explains the process in great detail and it's really helpful and correct.
The 3 cylinder 40HP Merc, used on some of the 13 ft Whalers weighs 204 lbs. I did a 1982 13 ft Sport with the 40HP 3 cyl Merc and it ran really well, if that helps.
Thanks everyone. I'll see about the water jugs thats a brilliant idea. The 50 merc I have now weighs about 185 lbs so adding 31 lbs or so to the transom is not ideal. My battery is stuck in the stern for now based on how I wired it, but I can move the fuel tank up under the forward thwart seat I think. Was thinking about putting a 12 gal tank under there anyways.
