Outboard Advice

[beachcomber]

I am hoping to buy an outboard soon. Will be looking for something in the 60-80 HP range. Almost certainly will go for a 4 stroke, purely for fuel economy. I am considering either a yamaha, suzuki or honda based on the advice i have been given but am open to suggestions. Any help is greatly appreciated.

[Cluais]

What kind of boat have you got...

[beachcomber]

Offshore 535 also known as Powerglide 535 or Jumbo 535, currently has a 75 hp mercury (running very well) but just want to upgrade a bit.

[JimC]

With many manufacturers offering 5 year warranties you have a great choice.
Give a good shop around.... there are good deals to be had.

[JimC]

Always fancied the 535 hull.
I think Uptide Girl in the picture is a Jumbo... is the hull like yours?

[BRIAN DUGGAN]

Have a yamaha 60 on my own boat which is now 5 yrs old,very reliable + excellent fuel ecomomy,Honda also have a good rep and the new Suzuki 4 strokes have also been getting good reviews.

[TubeNFish]

... Will be looking for something in the 60-80 HP range. Almost certainly will go for a 4 stroke, purely for fuel economy. I am considering either a yamaha, suzuki or honda based on the advice i have been given but am open to suggestions. Any help is greatly appreciated.

You will find that Evinrude ETEC injection 2-stroke beats 4-stroke for economy.
Nothing wrong with 4-strokes as such, but they are heavy and sometimes this matters.
So look into weight and fuel consumption comparisons.
You could ask a diving club where they have likely used both engine types in the size you are considering and they will confirm this.

[beachcomber]

Certainly does look very similar to the uptide girl. Seems to be a slight difference between the two around the bow roller area. Am trying to upload a few photos but not having much success.