Zum
Well-known member
Opions wanted in reguards to a 50hp Mercury 3cyl. 2009....boats a 1652
Thought I wanted 30hp, fuel injected new outboard but having a hard time pulling the trigger. 7k(plus)is a bit of money and theres a good chance I'll ding the lower unit before a years out.
Negs. for the 50hp :
Weight...probably 90lbs heavier then current 30hp
Starting battery...went with a lithium for my trolling motor(moving it up front) but now will need a cranking battery.(stern)
Does anyone here just pull start there 50hp outboards? I used to pull a dt40 all the time, cant see a 50hp being much harder.
Unsure if it will be to heavy(power) for a manual jack plate I own(not installed) TH marine rated 40hp but this 50hp is lighter then 4 stroke 40hps.?
Positives
Power...plenty
Trim and electric
Anyways any negatives Im missing.
Thought I wanted 30hp, fuel injected new outboard but having a hard time pulling the trigger. 7k(plus)is a bit of money and theres a good chance I'll ding the lower unit before a years out.
Negs. for the 50hp :
Weight...probably 90lbs heavier then current 30hp
Starting battery...went with a lithium for my trolling motor(moving it up front) but now will need a cranking battery.(stern)
Does anyone here just pull start there 50hp outboards? I used to pull a dt40 all the time, cant see a 50hp being much harder.
Unsure if it will be to heavy(power) for a manual jack plate I own(not installed) TH marine rated 40hp but this 50hp is lighter then 4 stroke 40hps.?
Positives
Power...plenty
Trim and electric
Anyways any negatives Im missing.