What 4-stroke to stay away from? 50-60hp and used

  • rbecklund
    Morton, MN
    Posts: 7
    #2100329

    Hello all, I am looking at picking up a used 4-stroke. I am not very knowledgeable on these, I have only ever owned 2-strokes. What should I look for minus the obvious scratches/prop/skag damage? Thanks!

    CaptainMusky
    Posts: 22781
    #2100330

    In that size range I dont think you could go wrong with any of them.

    Bearcat89
    North branch, mn
    Posts: 20356
    #2100338

    I love scratches. Brings the big bucks down and easy to fix

    grubson
    Harris, Somewhere in VNP
    Posts: 1614
    #2100342

    You really can’t go wrong these days. They all make a pretty good engine. I have a 4 yr old Yamaha 60 and it’s been flawless.

    buckybadger
    Upper Midwest
    Posts: 8169
    #2100354

    The outboard itself isn’t where I’d focus my attention. As mentioned above today’s smaller and mid-sized 4 stroke outboards are phenomenal when taken care of. I’d spend more time figuring out why it’s being sold, what it was used on before, and focus on other tools/toys/the property of the seller to see how they take care of stuff in general.

    Bearcat89
    North branch, mn
    Posts: 20356
    #2100358

    The outboard itself isn’t where I’d focus my attention. As mentioned above today’s smaller and mid-sized 4 stroke outboards are phenomenal when taken care of. I’d spend more time figuring out why it’s being sold, what it was used on before, and focus on other tools/toys/the property of the seller to see how they take care of stuff in general.

    What if I have a mix of beautiful toys and pieces of crap laying around. Because that’s pretty much my situation. I have a few nice bikes I could call beauty queens, and some old hoop d wheelie rippers.
    I’d be more focused on a maintenence history

    AK Guy
    Posts: 1390
    #2100361

    I’ve had several 50 hp four strokes. I’ve had Mercury, Honda, and Yamaha. All have been fine, but I will say Yamaha has been the best for me. Make sure you check the hours on the engine. A dealer told me that once you get to 7000 hours you’ll start to have major issues. I personally sell mine when I’m near 3500 hours. It’s still a decent motor for someone else to own.

    stevenoak
    Posts: 1719
    #2100365

    Heat discoloration on the power head is an obvious no go. Dirty oil is a bad sign. But easily swept under the rug with an oil change. Some newer models a tech can tell you exact hour on the unit. Think OMC and Merc quality has varied over the years. Merc now has some shared technology with Yamaha, and seems to be good now. I’ve never heard anyone that like their Yamaha. I have a 115 and a 9.9 love them both. That said Honda makes a heck of a motor, just check dealer/service in your area, it can be spotty. Suzuki is taking over the south. Especially in salt water with a 6 year warranty.

    rbecklund
    Morton, MN
    Posts: 7
    #2100512

    Thanks for the replies!

    bigcrappie
    Blaine
    Posts: 4330
    #2100601

    How much for the Hoop D?

    Bearcat89
    North branch, mn
    Posts: 20356
    #2100604

    How much for the Hoop D?

    For you, really expensive. Just kidding. I’ll trade for a replacement rod.

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