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Mercury 50 HP Four Stroke Reliability

Posted By: buggsboy

Mercury 50 HP Four Stroke Reliability - 05/20/16 10:30 PM

Looking at a new boat with a 50 hp Mercury four stroke engine. Are these durable/reliable engines? I have owned numerous Mercury outboards (going back to the 1970s), but I've never owned a four stroke. Your input would be greatly appreciated.
Posted By: MDF

Re: Mercury 50 HP Four Stroke Reliability - 05/21/16 09:06 PM

Had both a new 2011 50 hp 4-stroke on my previous boat and recently bought a brand new 40 hp Mercury 4-stroke for a lighter boat I completely rebuilt.
Very reliable, quite and smooth. I really like them + you can find service shops almost everywhere!
Recommend Power tilt and trim.
If buying new, It's well worth getting Mercury's extended factory warranty giving you 5 years backup.
The cost is very reasonable.
Posted By: buggsboy

Re: Mercury 50 HP Four Stroke Reliability - 05/22/16 02:39 PM

Thanks for sharing this info, MDF.
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