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Author:  SportsHydro [ April 20th, 2013, 5:50 pm ]
Post subject:  Which engine
I have built a 2 person SportsHydroplane:

http://svensons.com/boat/?p=HydroPlanes/SportsHydro

I used marine grade ply for the bottom. The plans say to power it with a 50HP. Would a 1962 Mercury 500 be worth owning? Its priced under a thou. Too finicky an engine? Buy a Johnson? Get one from the 70's? I have not worked on an outboard engine but I'm willing to do basic service - winterizing etc,
All advice greatly appreciated.

Cheers,

SH :ugeek:

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Author:  BoomerMuskoka [ April 20th, 2013, 7:50 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Which engine
find a 49 ci, from the 80's lotts around, merc and jonny/rude, or betteer yet yamaha 50, kick a$$ ,,,
Author:  DoktorC [ April 20th, 2013, 8:17 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Which engine
If you want to stay in the 50hp range the Yami is great or the little e-rude twin. If you're not a full on mechanic I don't think owning an old motor of any sort is a great idea..
Author:  Northbase [ April 20th, 2013, 9:04 pm ]
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2.0 liter Merc. :twisted:
Didn't Yammi make a 3 cylinder 90 hp?
If you look at the weight of an old Merc 50 and compare it to a newer motor it'll open up a world of possibilitys.
:mrgreen:
Author:  dubber [ April 20th, 2013, 10:07 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Which engine
Post some pics of your new boat you have built! I would stick with a newer motor as well unless you are willing and able to wrench around on the old motors or looking for a time piece accurate motor to match the boat. It looks like a neat boat though that would look just fine with a newer motor..

Welcome to the site!
Author:  SportsHydro [ April 20th, 2013, 10:57 pm ]
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Hmm lots to think aboot. Good advice on a Yamaha. Ill look for a 50 in the 80's. Cheers to all pics to follow
Author:  BoomerMuskoka [ April 21st, 2013, 9:26 am ]
Post subject:  Re: Which engine
DoktorC wrote:
If you want to stay in the 50hp range the Yami is great or the little "E-RUDE TWIN". If you're not a full on mechanic I don't think owning an old motor of any sort is a great idea..


:o SLOMC :lol: come join yamaha,, you wont regret it ;)
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