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Thread subject: Whaler Central - Boston Whaler Boat Information and Photos :: 30-40hp 4 stroke Mercs

Posted by PaulTarwater on 09/03/07 - 9:12 PM

Does anyone have any experience/opinions concerning the new 30-40hp Merc 4 strokes? A 13' owner I know is cogitating this purchase. Thanks, Paul

Posted by bajachild on 09/03/07 - 9:22 PM

i wonder how many people would take the mercury on the back of that new whaler if they had a choice. i think not many (surely not me). my opinion is that japanese technology is superior. cars are a perfect example. just my opinion (since you asked). i'd shop around and look for online reviews. enjoy the hunt. mike

Posted by PaulTarwater on 09/03/07 - 10:12 PM

Many of the reviews/forums mention that many of the Mercs' powerheads are Japanese mfgd and that Merc mfgs the lower extremities(???) Not very much info out yet that I have been able to find since the motors are fairly new. I think he likes the way the black motor looks on his transom. Maybe he will go a shade lighter and look at the Yamahopper 40. Thanks! Paul

Posted by moose on 09/04/07 - 9:49 AM

Paul,
Don't overlook the Nissan/Tohatsu as a possible choice. I'm happy with my TLDI which is a 2 stroke.
Mike

Posted by PaulTarwater on 09/04/07 - 5:46 PM

Thanks Mike! A LOT of crabbers down here use the Tohatsu/Nissan's on their boats and they say they are bulletproof. I will pass it on. Paul

Posted by PaulTarwater on 09/05/07 - 10:24 PM

The dimensions for the powerheads on the 25-30 hp 4 stroke Merc and Tohatsu are the same. Coincidence?? Paul

Posted by Tom W Clark on 09/06/07 - 6:53 AM

All small Mercurys are made in China at a plant jointly operated by Mercury and Tohatsu.

Posted by moose on 09/06/07 - 9:18 AM

The smaller Tohatsu/Nissan TLDI motors use the same technology as the Merc Optimax motors.
Mike