Brian Posted April 27, 2010 Report Posted April 27, 2010 My son-in-law is after a new engine for his 13ft Dell Quay Eurosport. He's considering a new Honda 50hp from PMS, anyone got any experience of Honda outboards? Quote
Tomo Posted April 27, 2010 Report Posted April 27, 2010 Bian, I dont think you can go wrong with Honda....I've been a convert to Honda for about 10 years.....I use a 225 hp, 10 hp and a 6 hp.......never had an issue with there 5 year gaurantee they have always come up trumps....no matter what agent you use...but a very reliable engine.......a lot of commercial boys get 5 to 6000 hrs out of their engines..... Tomo Quote
Rob Posted April 28, 2010 Report Posted April 28, 2010 (edited) I had that boat - just remember the marking that says max power is "50hp" is for the old way of measuring power (at the fly wheel) - now I believe that it is measured at the prop. So a modern 50hp is too big and could invalidate any insurance and RCD regs. I think a modern 40hp falls within the 50hp max rating of the old Dory Eurosports. (Had a new Johnson 40 2 stroke on mine 5 years ago and it was mentally fast!) HTH Rob Edited April 28, 2010 by Rob Quote
Brian Posted April 28, 2010 Author Report Posted April 28, 2010 Thanks Guys. I'll pass this on to him. Tomo That sounds good, a couple of others have said they consider the Honda to be bomb proof. Rob. Interesting about the max hp, there's no plate or any other info on the hull stating the max hp. Quote
Neal Posted April 28, 2010 Report Posted April 28, 2010 I had a 70Hp Suzuki on mine............... Flying lessons frequently provided for passengers. Ridiculously fast when on the plane but a pig to keep below 10 Knotts in the harbour with such a huge lump on the back! and I am not referring to me or the Mrs! I had to stand forward of the helm position to get the bow down - even a set of Doel fins didn't help that much. Still a fun boat to have - loved every minute. Neal Quote
Brian Posted April 28, 2010 Author Report Posted April 28, 2010 At the moment he's got a 1991 Evinrude 50hp VRO and it's pretty quick. But due to the age of the engine and fuel pump problems he's decided to get a new one and have peace of mind. Quote
pirky Posted April 28, 2010 Report Posted April 28, 2010 I had a 70Hp Suzuki on mine............... Flying lessons frequently provided for passengers. Ridiculously fast when on the plane but a pig to keep below 10 Knotts in the harbour with such a huge lump on the back! and I am not referring to me or the Mrs! I had to stand forward of the helm position to get the bow down - even a set of Doel fins didn't help that much. Still a fun boat to have - loved every minute. Neal Have to say Neal that this made me chuckle more than a bit.... You are an absolute GEM mate Respectfully Dave Quote
Rob Posted April 28, 2010 Report Posted April 28, 2010 Neal - did you not have the 15ft with the not so "super square" bow? Quote
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