Pros and cons

Rob57 · 16 June 2018, 16:47

Mariner versus Yamaha 4stroke 6HP?

5HP versus 6HP ?

Thoughts please (going on 3m SIB)

Max... · 16 June 2018, 16:56

New, old, 2 stroke, 4 stroke?

An engine you are thinking of buying?

Rob57 · 16 June 2018, 19:02

New , 4stroke

jeffstevens763@g · 16 June 2018, 19:18

6hp IMO same weight,same fuel consumption as near as makes no difference slightly better performance

The Gurnard · 20 June 2018, 12:07

I wold go 6HP too as its the same weight as the 5HP with a bit more power.

As for Mariner vs Yamaha... I guess its your choice..and maydepend on your local dealer for servicing or parts..price etc.

I was in your position three years ago and bought the Yamaha 6Hp and am still delighted with it.

The selling point for me was the Yamaha can be carried in my car on all three sides .. and the rounded handle is on the fourth side (end) so I cant accidentally carry it the wrong way and risk engine oil flooding into the head. A lot of small 4 strokes can only be laid on one side.

I have found the Yamaha very reliable..easy start ..easy to service myself. So not complaints with it. So saying I have Mariner 2 strokes and they are reliable too