Thread subject: Whaler Central - Boston Whaler Boat Information and Photos :: engine for 15 ft sport
Posted by crbuckjr on 08/07/13 - 3:30 PM
#1
I have a 60 Yamaha hp 2 stroke on my 15 ft sport. It has worked great. But, it may be done and I understand Yamaha no longer can sell 2 strokes in the USA.
Need power out of the hole to pull skiers. And, need high reliability because we are 2 hours from good engine repair shops etc.
So, what engines do you recommend?
I tried a neighbor's 60 4 stroke Yamaha on their 15 ft Sport. It seemed skittish in high seed turns. I am concerned that the extra weight is causing the bow to be a bit high and to lose traction in turns.
......any thoughts/advice would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks
Posted by Joe Kriz on 08/07/13 - 3:33 PM
#2
You can check the Current Model and Weight here:
http://www.whalercentral.com/articles...icle_id=77
A good lightweight choice for a 70hp would be the Yamaha F70
Another good choice might be the E-Tec 60hp
Maybe others will give you their recommendations.
Posted by Imagemix on 08/07/13 - 3:38 PM
#3
I just purchased 60hp ETEC for 2010 150 Super Sport. I pickup unit Friday. Hopefully it works well.
Posted by rwethereyet on 08/07/13 - 5:59 PM
#5
agreed...check out the yamaha F70.....four stroke technology....only 257 lbs.....
Posted by tedious on 08/07/13 - 7:04 PM
#6
crbuckjr wrote:
I tried a neighbor's 60 4 stroke Yamaha on their 15 ft Sport. It seemed skittish in high seed turns. I am concerned that the extra weight is causing the bow to be a bit high and to lose traction in turns.
Thanks
What extra weight? The F60 is a good deal lighter than the OMC 60s and 70s that were originally installed on many 15s. Even the F70 is slightly lighter than those motors.
In any event it is unlikely the 20 additional pounds of the F60 relative to your current motor makes much difference.
Edited by tedious on 08/07/13 - 7:10 PM
Posted by Slickityd16t on 08/08/13 - 5:41 AM
#7
Honda BF60 239 lbs
Posted by JMartin on 08/08/13 - 2:47 PM
#8
I put a F70 on my 15 in June 2010. Best boating equipment decision I have made.
John
Posted by crbuckjr on 08/11/13 - 10:44 AM
#10
Joe is right...should have mentioned that it is an old version.....from the 80"s. thanks for all the help. Very useful comments.