|
Forums59
Topics1,039,716
Posts13,969,286
Members144,214
| |
Most Online39,925
Dec 30th, 2023
|
|
 Merc 135 Optimax or Suzuki 140 four stroke on a 21' Shallow Sport
#713930
03/01/04 01:09 AM
|
Joined: Feb 2004
Posts: 14
Speckhead
OP
Green Horn
|
|
OP
Green Horn
Joined: Feb 2004
Posts: 14 |
Merc Optimax 135 or Suzuki 4 stroke 140, 21' Shallow Sport
I think I have my search narrowed down, but would still like to get additional opinions berfore I make the move. The boat is a 21' Shallow Sport. How do the two compare at hole shot and wot? Price wise, they are real close, so performance and dependability are the key. Merc is running a 5 yr warranty right now and Suzuki offers 6.
|
|
|
Re: Merc 135 Optimax or Suzuki 140 four stroke on a 21' Shallow Sport
#713931
03/01/04 02:37 AM
|
Joined: Aug 2002
Posts: 245
kroark
Outdoorsman
|
|
Outdoorsman
Joined: Aug 2002
Posts: 245 |
Speckhead,
Just my opinion, but I have run a 150 Suzuki for several years until I got a Yamaha recently, and I had a lot of expense just about every year on maintenance...cleaning/adjusting carbs, etc.
I think you will have much less maintenance on the Merc overall. The Suzuki seems to be very "sensitive" and requires more upkeep.
|
|
Moderated by banker-always fishing, chickenman, Derek 🐝, Duck_Hunter, Fish Killer, J-2, Jacob, Jons3825, JustWingem, Nocona Brian, Toon-Troller, Uncle Zeek, Weekender1
|
