Thread subject: Whaler Central - Boston Whaler Boat Information and Photos :: 50 Horsepower engine for 13 Whaler
Posted by Magnuman on 06/28/07 - 1:01 PM
#1
I am looking at a 50 hp 4 stroke Yamaha engine to purchase for my 1976 13 Whaler.
Is this engine too heavy or too powerful for the boat?
Thanks.
Posted by CES on 06/28/07 - 1:04 PM
#2
A 4 stroke might be too heavy.
Posted by ioptfm on 06/28/07 - 5:48 PM
#3
CES is right about the weight. You might want to look into an Evinrude ETEC
Posted by triggered on 06/28/07 - 7:42 PM
#4
I have a 50 hp mercury on my 13 ft whaler. Mine is currently in restore phase. When i was younger that 50hp merc would scoot! Like a bat out of hell. I am looking forward to the near future when i am going to be skimming the water .
Posted by gunvalues on 06/30/07 - 12:58 AM
#5
I have a 50 Johnson on my 13. Have before and after shots of project . Will send them in when I can figurer out how to do that.:(
Posted by 1531665anthony on 09/25/07 - 6:24 PM
#6
a 40 and 50 in the yamaha 2stroke have the same specs. check it out. do the 50!!!! i was sorry i did'nt!!!!! i did the 40. the boat can carry so much you will need the 50.
Posted by Jorgen on 09/27/07 - 1:51 PM
#7
We have had one with a Yamaha 50 PRO 2 stroke, works perfect. My buddy had same supersport with a 40 Merc $ stroke which has almost same weigt as the F 50 of Yamaha 4 stroke.
JUST DO IT, you won´t regret it, it makes boating more fun!
regards.
Posted by PaulTarwater on 09/27/07 - 11:24 PM
#8
The 40-60 ETEC's (2 stroke) weigh in at @ 240# and the Yamaha 40-60hp 4-strokes weigh in at 183 (4 stroke 40hp) and 237# for the 50-60hp 4 stroke. The 50 hp Yamaha 2 stroke is a steal at 189#. I really don't know why those dang 40-60 ETEC's are so heavy. However, when OMC was in bidness, their 40-60 hp 2 cyl engines weighed in at 180-190# and ran forever. But, if the new 2 cyl ETEC is 50 pounds heavier, so what ??? How much is it really going to matter to you waterline? One inch ? Either one will serve you well. It all depends on which color you like ! I like ................BLUE !!!
Posted by John Fyke on 09/28/07 - 4:23 AM
#9
CES only knows what I tell him.:D
Posted by CES on 09/28/07 - 6:39 AM
#10
protek9543 wrote:
CES only knows what I tell him.:D
Protek initially put a 50hp Johnson on my whaler and it cracked the transom....so don't listen to that dude. I have a 40 hp Yamaha and that little thing scoots accross the water like a rocket.
Posted by John Fyke on 09/28/07 - 2:04 PM
#11
That whole transom fellow off when I tried to pull your fat ars out of the water on skis.B)
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Edited by John Fyke on 09/28/07 - 2:49 PM