eshoberg Posted January 27, 2016 Report Share Posted January 27, 2016 Found a good deal on a Honda 115 but concerned about the weight. Was planning on going from an 03 merc 115 four stroke to 2015 merc. Looks lime the Honda is about 70 lbs heavier than my existing motor and 100 lbs more than a new Marc. Any thoughts or experience? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fin-addict Posted January 27, 2016 Report Share Posted January 27, 2016 have you looked into zuks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eshoberg Posted January 27, 2016 Author Report Share Posted January 27, 2016 I have but they are heavier than Mercs. I'm worried that the fin that comes on the back of the upper cowling will hit my polling platform. In addition to I already have hydraulic steering, cables and prop for a merc on my boat. The zukes are about $800 cheaper and not sure which is a better motor. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
M.A. Posted January 28, 2016 Report Share Posted January 28, 2016 The Honda 115 engine is around 475lbs according to Honda's website. Seems heavy for a 115. Yamaha 115s are around 370lbs. Not sure what the Suzukis weigh. I think for that much weight, I would go with the a Yamaha 115 (370lbs). The Yam 150 is 425lbs. Or, stick with the Mercs, every Merc I've ever had was excellent, and would have far less re-rigging expenses.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnd Posted January 28, 2016 Report Share Posted January 28, 2016 I had a 115 Honda on another boat (like the engine, however salt water created rust on exterior parts). It was too heavy for my RF18 I went with new Zuke, the 140. Think about 405lbs. Replaced older 115 Yammy v that weighed 355 lbs. The extra 50lbs does make boat a bit squatty. RF sensitive to extra weight hanging off the back. and in the for what it worth, the Honda was great technology... but no technology upgrades (that I'm aware of). If you can afford I would look at newer models of Yammy, Merc, Etec or Zuke. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eshoberg Posted January 28, 2016 Author Report Share Posted January 28, 2016 Thanks for the tips. Going to go with a new merc. Boat is *** heavy enough with two people fishing off of it. I like to offshore fish a lot also and its always two of us standing in the back leaning on the platform. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lurem Posted January 28, 2016 Report Share Posted January 28, 2016 Merc 4 strokes are light and also have more liters (2.1 liters vs 1.7-1.8 for most others) than other 115 HP outboards. you made a good choice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
M.A. Posted January 29, 2016 Report Share Posted January 29, 2016 Merc Optimax 115hp (2-stroke) weigh 375lbs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lurem Posted January 29, 2016 Report Share Posted January 29, 2016 Merc 115 HP 4 stroke 359#'s per there website. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eshoberg Posted February 5, 2016 Author Report Share Posted February 5, 2016 Purchased a new Merc Yesterday. Will pick up next week and post performance and impressions after install. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lurem Posted February 6, 2016 Report Share Posted February 6, 2016 Congratulations! What did you end up getting? 2 stroke or 4 stroke? 115 HP? I am interested in hearing about the differences in the old and new. You can PM me if you like after you have gotten past the break in. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eshoberg Posted February 7, 2016 Author Report Share Posted February 7, 2016 I ended up with a 20" 115 four stroke standard motor. The command thrust was suggested but I couldn't understand how a larger gear case and bigger prop would make my boat run any better. I've always moved my engines as high as I can run them and maintain water pressure. I have nice powertech 4 blade sternlifting prop that hooks up very well. I've been reading to much advertising about new mercs but am excited to see if the extra 25% more torque over my old motor will be as good as I expect. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eshoberg Posted February 19, 2016 Author Report Share Posted February 19, 2016 Got my new engine mounted and went for a test ride last sunday. Got 43 mph with a full tank and three adult anglers. Was hoping for a little bit more but i'll let the motor break in first and play with prop and engine heights. That is almost identical to the speed I got with the old engine but way quieter and smoother. My fishing partner squeezed in a redfish on our maiden voyage. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eshoberg Posted March 7, 2016 Author Report Share Posted March 7, 2016 Stuck at 43 mph with my powertech SCD 17" four blade. Holeshot is great but I can bounce of the rev limiter at WOT. The prop is grabbing good and my slip numbers at WOT are between 7 and 8 %. Think I could use a 19" but that will have to wait for a little while. Posted a couple pics. The motor just barely clears my poling platform and a couple of shots with the new LEDs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eshoberg Posted March 7, 2016 Author Report Share Posted March 7, 2016 Motor Pics Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eshoberg Posted March 14, 2016 Author Report Share Posted March 14, 2016 Here is a pic of the finished project with a bunch of time cleaning and waxing the hull and metal parts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reel Loco Posted March 14, 2016 Report Share Posted March 14, 2016 :thumbup: :thumbup: :thumbup: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lurem Posted March 15, 2016 Report Share Posted March 15, 2016 PERFECT COLOR! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mulligan Posted March 15, 2016 Report Share Posted March 15, 2016 Looking good! I think I saw you near the mouth of the Anclote a few weeks back. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eshoberg Posted March 15, 2016 Author Report Share Posted March 15, 2016 That's my stomping grounds. It was probably me. My poling platform is aftermarket and makes my boat easy to spot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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