help deciding on a new 150, which one?

[wellhouse]

Thinking of upgrading my yamaha f115 to a 150 (or close to), which one would you go for and has anyone seen any good offers recently, either 2nd hand or new. Any help appreciated

[Chris]

Evinrude e-tec 150.

Nothing else can touch it

[Turbodiesel]

The New Mercury F150.

FourStroke 150 HP | Mercury Marine

And they are cheap at the minute!!

[wellhouse]

Originally Posted by Turbodiesel

The New Mercury F150.

FourStroke 150 HP | Mercury Marine

And they are cheap at the minute!!

how much and where?

[Turbodiesel]

Sent you a PM!

[wellhouse]

Originally Posted by Turbodiesel

Sent you a PM!

nothing arrived as yet, cheers

[Downhilldai]

Originally Posted by Chris

Evinrude e-tec 150.

Nothing else can touch it

Why's that then?

[HUMBER P4VWL]

Originally Posted by Chris

Evinrude e-tec 150.

Nothing else can touch it

With what? Price? reassuringly expensive like Stella fella?

Personally it just makes me poorer and gives me a worse hangover.

You're Obviously a fan of them but I think the OP might like informed views with some rationale behind it.

Firstly though. OP, what will you use it for? How many hours a season do you do? Is speed torque or noise important to you?

[wellhouse]

speed/torque, maybe upto 100hrs/year general runabout.

[HUMBER P4VWL]

Optimax then! 2.5L V6 2stroke.

4strokes are for fishing/trolling and people who do long distance.

[wellhouse]

forgot to mention occasional cross channel hops. Don't forget prices guys, i need to find some bargains

[Chris Caton]

Originally Posted by HUMBER P4VWL

Optimax then! 2.5L V6 2stroke.

4strokes are for fishing/trolling and people who do long distance.

4 strokes are also for people who like to still be able to talk to each other when cruising at 25 -30 knts, go for a Honda

[Boats&Outboards]

Originally Posted by Chris Caton

4 strokes are also for people who like to still be able to talk to each other when cruising at 25 -30 knts, go for a Honda

Why Honda ? Far heavier than the F150 Merc, terrible corrosion issues, much more expensive! It's a no brainer. Get the new Merc from Turbo Diesel. That's impartial too, I'm not on commission...yet

Peter @ Boatsandoutboards4sale ~ askboatsandoutboards4sale@sky.com ~ 07930 421007

[Turbodiesel]

Originally Posted by Chris Caton

4 strokes are also for people who like to still be able to talk to each other when cruising at 25 -30 knts, go for a Honda

The worlds biggest 220kg Alka Seltzer Plink Plink Fizz!!!!
and with a retail price of £12,979 the most expensive!!!

[Turbodiesel]

Originally Posted by Turbodiesel

The worlds biggest 220kg Alka Seltzer Plink Plink Fizz!!!!
and with a retail price of £12,979 the most expensive!!!

Oh no, Suzuki F150 retail price, £14,800

[martini]

Originally Posted by Turbodiesel

The worlds biggest 220kg Alka Seltzer Plink Plink Fizz!!!!
and with a retail price of £12,979 the most expensive!!!

You could probably buy a 150hp Honda with 4 wheels and a boot thrown in for the same money - that's "marine" for ya!

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[Downhilldai]

Originally Posted by Turbodiesel

Oh no, Suzuki F150 retail price, £14,800

When did 'retail price' ever come into it?

If I was in the market for a new 150, I'd be looking at 4-strokes from Merc, Yam & Soozook along with the Opti & e-tec 2-strokes. (Basically, everything except Honda). Price would be a major determinant, as these motors are all very good. Optis used to be a fair bit cheaper than the others a few years ago, but the gap appears to have closed somewhat in recent times, which makes the decision tougher. With the Opti, a stainless prop & Smartcraft gauges were included as standard back in 2007, while these would have been extras on the others - may have changed since though.

[Chris]

Originally Posted by Downhilldai

Why's that then?

Because their great

[Chris]

Originally Posted by Downhilldai

Basically, everything except Honda).

Honda is not that bad, surely, ours is in great nick even after 10 years in the sea air at Barmouth with very little TLC !!

Any way It has Vtec on it....

.....Sounds like e-tec

[Chris]

[QUOTE=HUMBER P4VWL;458829]With what? Price? reassuringly expensive like Stella

Granted, they are silly money.