Whaler Central - Boston Whaler Boat Information and Photos

Posted by hick4ever454 on 04/14/09 - 3:19 PM

Ive been raised on a 13 whaler since i was 3 now im 22 and would like to redo the boat for when i have kids. There was a 35 johnson but it was pretty tired so its new motor time now that johnson doesnt make anything and i would like yamaha but you can only get a 40hp 4 stroke weighing 214lb or a 50hp 2 stroke weighing 189lb ....... What should i do

Posted by wjsherid on 04/14/09 - 3:30 PM

I'd definately go the 50hp Two Stroke Yami.....Those motors run forever and it is a proven work horse.

Posted by RevengeFamily on 04/14/09 - 3:42 PM

The wife says, "It's a small boat, I'd go with the engine that weighs less". The hubby says, "Sh*t-can the two stroke go with the four stroke". I'll probably catch hell for that, but he is thinking about his childrens future and I assume he's also thinking of the environmment. Would'nt you want to use the engine that puts less oil into the environment through the hub? I know I can't wait to get rid of the 225 Mercs hanging off the transom on my Conquest. Somebody make me an offer. They have 110hrs each.

Posted by Derwd24 on 04/14/09 - 3:45 PM

How about the 30 HP Etec at 177 lbs? Plenty of mid-range torque, lowest emissions, and great on fuel...

Posted by Joe Kriz on 04/14/09 - 4:12 PM

If you can't find a 4 stroke that is light enough, I would also go with the new "GREEN" engines from BRP.... The E-Tec 30...

See this Quick Engine Guide.
http://www.whalercentral.com/articles...icle_id=78

The new E-Tec 2 strokes are just as clean if not cleaner than the 4 strokes. Look at the list and see which engines are CARB 3 rated. That is the highest rating at this time for GREEN, CLEAN, and MEAN....

The older 2 strokes are dead here in California for buying new ones and everyone does need to think about the keeping it clean for everyone in the future.

Posted by ioptfm on 04/14/09 - 5:37 PM

I must throw my 2 cents worth in and advise on the ETEC also! Lightweight, quiet, sips gas, burns almost no oil, lots of get up and go and a fantastic warranty!