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Old 07 November 2011, 15:00   #1
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engine for searider 4m

what engine would people recomend for my 4m searider i want something thats pretty fast but ecconomical, my mate who also got a 4m searider has a 55 yam on the back but it drinks fuel, i dont want something that fast just something to keep me entertained when not fishing

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Old 07 November 2011, 17:07   #2
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Old 07 November 2011, 18:03   #3
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Any lightweight, 3 cylinder, 2 stroke, long shaft, such as Yamaha or Tohatsu, a 30hp will be ok, a 40hp will be great but a 50hp will be mental! Also PTT is a good idea.

There's a few Yamahas about at the moment but normally they are few and far between, there’s also a 40ph E-tec on ebay if you're in the money

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Old 07 November 2011, 18:15   #4
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Hi I have a Yam 50hp 2st which is great with PTT, my brother-in-law has a 40hp 2st without PTT & I can only just out run him, fuel used is very similar!

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Old 09 November 2011, 22:22   #5
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I used to have a mariner 60hp 2 stroke on my 4m searider & it went well with 4 divers onboard. But it would be fine with any 40hp? Good fuel consumption etc & plane easily if propped right?
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Old 10 November 2011, 06:49   #6
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Old 10 November 2011, 08:03   #7
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I've got a 30hp Yam 2 stroke on mine, with PTT, and it's fine.
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how are ribs for fishing? how stable are they?
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I have a Yam 50hp 2st which is great with PTT, my brother-in-law has a 40hp 2st without PTT & I can only just out run him, fuel used is very similar!
The Yammie 40V and 50G 2-stroke (3 carb) models were identical except for different carbs and larger exhaust manifold. A few Yamaha 40hp 2-strokes come on the market but the 50hp are quite rare, especially with PTT, a damn good engine.
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Old 14 November 2011, 10:07   #10
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info needed for mercury mariner 90 2 stroke

im trying to source a coil for a mates 1987 mercury mariner 90hp 2 stroke oil injection, ive taken the coil out and is stamped with code 1118 is this the code i need to relay when asking for info? and do anyone know where id be able to source one?
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Old 15 November 2011, 12:47   #11
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I have a Merc 50 hp. 2 stroke, with pt&t. on mine. Stonking bit of kit. Not always had pt&t on mind, I converted it myself, it's great.
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Old 15 November 2011, 19:44   #12
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40 hp Mariner on mine at present. Planes 6 up. a flier with one in.

Fuel consumption is pretty good only 30 litres a day fast cruising the lenght of the menai straights. Yamaha 50 does the same slightly better but adds about 8 to 10 litres of fuel used.
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Old 16 November 2011, 07:40   #13
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40 hp Mariner on mine at present. Planes 6 up. a flier with one in.

Fuel consumption is pretty good only 30 litres a day fast cruising the lenght of the menai straights. Yamaha 50 does the same slightly better but adds about 8 to 10 litres of fuel used.

i can get a yam 55 (cheap) but im thinking its too big, i can also get a nice 40hp mariner (not so cheap) i think after reading this mariner all the way
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Old 16 November 2011, 07:43   #14
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how are ribs for fishing? how stable are they?

they make excellent fishing boats, very stable ideal for drifting for bass and mackerel, have used her in winter for the cod anchored but you do tend to get blown around by the wind but very stable in the water

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Old 16 November 2011, 19:53   #15
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they make excellent fishing boats, very stable ideal for drifting for bass and mackerel,
Where do you do your bass fishing?
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Old 17 November 2011, 07:47   #16
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Where do you do your bass fishing?

depending? mainly off worms head to port eynon or the biggest ones this year been off oxwich point
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im trying to source a coil for a mates 1987 mercury mariner 90hp 2 stroke oil injection, ive taken the coil out and is stamped with code 1118 is this the code i need to relay when asking for info? and do anyone know where id be able to source one?

Hi

If you give us a call with the serial number on Monday we can help you with this.
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