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New motors and thier weight
Turpin	#1  Posted on 08/29/08 - 11:23 PM
Member Personal Page Project Albums Posts: 434 Comments: 20 Joined: 07/04/08	I have a 1982 35hp evinrude, does anyone know the weight? Do the new motors weigh more (i've seen the chart on their weight, but how does it compare to older models), if so why? I've notice alot of 13ft whalers have between 25hp and 30hp, is this because they perform better than the older motors or is it due to weight or just owners choice? What is the transom weight limit on the 1960's era 13ft whalers?
Binkie	#2  Posted on 08/30/08 - 4:15 AM
Member Personal Page Posts: 2012 Comments: 0 Joined: 12/19/05	When the 13 ft. Whaler was first designed 25-40hp motors were 97-120lbs. there was no such thing as trim and tilt. which adds weight. I ran my restored 13 footer for a while with a `58 35hp Evinrude Lark, about 120lbs. The boat ran well never had a problem with porpoising. I just installed a new Merc. 25 hp 4 stroke w/o trim tilt. Weight is 157 lbs. Unfortunately I`ve been busy being retired, and haven`t run the boat with the new set up yet, but I`ll get out in the next couple of days. It will be interesting to see the change if any in the way the boat rides, I`ll let you know, New two stroke 25s (Yamaha) still weigh about 110 lbs. but are tiller motors. rich
sraab928	#3  Posted on 08/30/08 - 4:48 AM
Member Project Albums Posts: 1282 Comments: 13 Joined: 12/27/05	This may help you as well..... Current Whaler 13 Engine Choices Scott 1974 21' Revenge w Mercury 200 ProXS V8
nh5	#4  Posted on 08/30/08 - 10:44 AM
Member Posts: 35 Comments: 0 Joined: 07/17/08	You will want to stay away from a 4-Stroke to stay in the weight range as the added components of a 4-Stroke make its weight a lot heavier.
Erik Selis	#5  Posted on 08/30/08 - 1:50 PM
Member Personal Page Project Albums Posts: 71 Comments: 9 Joined: 10/12/05	Boy, this engine/weight issue on a 13-ft Whaler is becoming a big dilemma for me. We were planning on installing a 30-hp Yamaha on it but the engine has become a total loss last month so now the search begins all over. I really would like to try the 30 or 40-hp Yamaha 4-stroke on this Whaler. Both are rated at the same weight: 183 lbs. Wouldn't shifting some weight up front work to help porpoising and other negative effects of the heavier engine? This boat is also going to be used to do some water skiing. Not me though ... just some 15 year old kids. Erik
Troy	#6  Posted on 08/30/08 - 3:22 PM
Member Personal Page Posts: 96 Comments: 3 Joined: 06/23/08	We all share a lot of the same issues no matter what the hull size. I have often wondered what my 1985 Johnson 120 hp V4 weighs. I will need to repower some time and am curious if the newer two strokes are any lighter. Seems that all the brands brag about their light weights, but how do they compare to the older models? Meanwhile, the old Johnson keeps on plugging..... Troy 1985 Outrage 18
Joe Kriz	#7  Posted on 08/30/08 - 3:35 PM
Site Owner Personal Page Personal Album Photo Albums Project Albums Posts: 11434 Comments: 452 Joined: 03/18/05	Troy, The best way to get an answer to your question is to start your own thread. The weight for your "OLD" engine is easy to find but I almost resent that "OLD" part... I have a 1985 Evinrude 150 and it is only 23 years old..... Answer to your question. 370 lbs.
Troy	#8  Posted on 08/30/08 - 4:14 PM
Member Personal Page Posts: 96 Comments: 3 Joined: 06/23/08	Thanks Joe! Troy 1985 Outrage 18
Binkie	#9  Posted on 09/01/08 - 12:24 PM
Member Personal Page Posts: 2012 Comments: 0 Joined: 12/19/05	I noticed a mistake in the weight of the Tohatsu 25 4 stroke short shaft. It is the same weight as the Merc 25 4stroke short shaft, becuase the two motors are identical from prop nut to flywheel nut. they are both built by Tohatsu in Japan . Only the cowl and the trim on the midsection are different. Erik, move the entire interior forward 4-6inches. it does wonders for the ride. Screw the rear thwart into the top of the seat clamp. Its more comfortable, and the battery and fuel tank will fit under the seat. rich
Joe Kriz	#10  Posted on 09/01/08 - 12:34 PM
Site Owner Personal Page Personal Album Photo Albums Project Albums Posts: 11434 Comments: 452 Joined: 03/18/05	Binkie, I see NO mistake. Take a look at the Tohatsu website. If you see a problem there, then please notify Tohatsu... http://www.tohatsu.com/outboards/25_4..._spec.html
Binkie	#11  Posted on 09/01/08 - 3:42 PM
Member Personal Page Posts: 2012 Comments: 0 Joined: 12/19/05	Its possible that as far as the weight of the 25 4 stroke Fi Merc and Tohatsu are concerned we are not comparing apples to apples. They are the exact same motor, I recently bought the Merc version and checked the specs. and visually checked both motors to make sure they were exactly the same, as I am a fan of Japanese outboards, but not necessarily a Merc fan. All the specs including the weight is the same, 157lbs. its possible the the weight of the Tohatsu is a motor with trim-n-tilt, as I was comparing motors with out trim-n-tilt. rich
Joe Kriz	#12  Posted on 09/01/08 - 3:57 PM
Site Owner Personal Page Personal Album Photo Albums Project Albums Posts: 11434 Comments: 452 Joined: 03/18/05	Rich, It is sometimes very difficult to read through all the small print and what is included or isn't included on the engine. If you look at the Tohatsu page, it states near the bottom: *Weight specification is based on the lightest version Here we have to assume that the engine is: 1. Manual start 2. Tiller handle 3. Short shaft 4. No Power Trim & Tilt 5. No Gas assist Tilt 6. No Shallow water drive Weight = 174 pounds Without the above features which are an "Option", this would probably be the lightest engine available for the 25 hp Tohatsu. I will take a look at what the 25 hp Merc specifications and make another post. Edited by Joe Kriz on 09/01/08 - 4:04 PM
Joe Kriz	#13  Posted on 09/01/08 - 4:03 PM
Site Owner Personal Page Personal Album Photo Albums Project Albums Posts: 11434 Comments: 452 Joined: 03/18/05	rich, 25 hp Merc..... 1. Short Shaft 2. Manual Start 3. No Power Trim 4. Tiller or Remote? (don't know which is actually lighter here) 5. No Shallow water drive Dry weight = 157 pounds You would have to figure out what options you have and add that weight to the 157 pounds of the lightest version of your engine. Edited by Joe Kriz on 09/01/08 - 4:06 PM
Turpin	#14  Posted on 09/02/08 - 1:50 AM
Member Personal Page Project Albums Posts: 434 Comments: 20 Joined: 07/04/08	I didn't mean to start a fight over this topic.
Turpin	#15  Posted on 09/02/08 - 5:52 PM
Member Personal Page Project Albums Posts: 434 Comments: 20 Joined: 07/04/08	Back to one of my questions, does anyone know the wieght limit for the transom on 1960' era 13ft whalers? I understand 40 is max horsepower, but how heavy was a 40hp motor then (average)?
Joe Kriz	#16  Posted on 09/02/08 - 6:34 PM
Site Owner Personal Page Personal Album Photo Albums Project Albums Posts: 11434 Comments: 452 Joined: 03/18/05	Turpin, It looks like the 1981 35 hp was 117 lbs. for the 15 inch shaft and 121 lbs for the 20 inch shaft. That's as near as I can figure out. See this link for LiquidNirvana2's Evinrude pages. http://rides.webshots.com/photo/25488...4590IhhqkS
n33077	#17  Posted on 09/03/08 - 11:30 AM
Member Posts: 11 Comments: 0 Joined: 04/15/08	you can check out engines section for repowering a 68. Many of the same thoughts ran through that thread...