Mercury’s new powerhouse for........

[Ring King]

Duckboats????? Who’s going to be the first to slap one of these on the back of a 1542 or a little Fastcraft??? I want to see some numbers on this one!

https://www.thefishingwire.com/relea...d-8af6828442dd

[triplebeard]

I need that on the Gator Trax.

[Ring King]

My only problem with it is that it only comes in a 15” shaft.

[Sportin' Woodies]

My only problem with it is it's a mercury.

[blackstock]

My only problem with it is it's a mercury.

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[Ring King]

My only problem with it is it's a mercury.

Don't be hatin on a black motor!! The old ones were a little tough to start when it was cold out but other than that Mercury's are fine machines! Especially the new ones!! I've owned Johnsons, Evinrudes, Mercurys, and Yamahas. The last two are the only ones I would ever buy again. That being said the 70hp 2 stroke Hammer that I hung on my 16ft Hyperlift Xpress pissed me off something fierce. Never had a lick of trouble out of it but it was an absolute dog in the speed department. A 40hp 2 stroke Johnson was faster than it on the same hull!

[Whackumstackum]

My only problem with it is it's a mercury.

You don’t like to go fast?

[Southernduck]

You don’t like to go fast?

You can make anything go fast but only of them is called a welfare motor. I want what Somali pirates run, getting home is way more important than speed to me

[Ring King]

You can make anything go fast but only of them is called a welfare motor. I want what Somali pirates run, getting home is way more important than speed to me

You say that and I totally understand where you're coming from. However, every panga we bust out here at sea has 2 to 3 Yamahas on them and generally at least one is busted! Even the "resupply" boats we bust carry extra motors to outfit the smugglers so that they can make the runs!

[Whackumstackum]

You can make anything go fast but only of them is called a welfare motor. I want what Somali pirates run, getting home is way more important than speed to me

You can’t buy new 3 cylinder Yamahas in the US anymore.

[Southernduck]

I am just talking shit. I don’t mind the new Mercs but optipop and older ain’t worth a tinkers damn in my book.

RK I believe that. Those dudes have to be absolutely nuts to do the shit they do. I wonder how many perish in the middle of the ocean.

[Goin Coastal]

Yellowfin needs to run one in The Skiff Challenge to get some answers on it.

[Catdaddy]

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[SouthernWake]

They say lightweight yet give no weight. One of the more important factors when picking an engine.

[Jozie & Me]

They say lightweight yet give no weight. One of the more important factors when picking an engine.

268 lbs.

https://www.mercuryracing.com/outboards/engines/60r/

[willyworm]

Wonder what the price point is?

Snap a tiller on that joker and roll.

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[SouthernWake]

268 lbs.

https://www.mercuryracing.com/outboards/engines/60r/

Not bad, roughly 40lbs over a 2 stroke.

[dixiedeerslaya]

Wonder what the price point is?

Snap a tiller on that joker and roll.

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ive heard about 8k......

and the large gearcase and 2.33 gears are more suited to jumping on plane in a small flats boat within a boat length. not so good for a go fast john boat

[FULLCHOKE]

That gearcase isn't built for speed, exact same gearcase as the earlier model Bigfoots, I guess if you are fishing flats and need to get on plane quick it'll be a plus.

[willyworm]

Trust me I know. I run this Yamaha 60 with the big gear case and same ratio. Great motor, but not a speed demon by any means.

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