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 HONDA 4 STROKE
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03/28/08 10:45 PM
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CWORick
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I'M LOOKING AT A BOAT PACKAGE AND THE MOTOR IS A HONDA 150 4 STROKE. I KNOW NOTHING ABOUT 4 STROKE ENGINGES. ANY ADVICE?
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Re: HONDA 4 STROKE
[Re: CWORick]
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03/28/08 11:14 PM
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Bass Bug
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dont put oil in your gas tank
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Re: HONDA 4 STROKE
[Re: Bass Bug]
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03/29/08 05:01 PM
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Wet Vette
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I have both one 175 hp Merc 2 cycle on my bass boat and a 130 hp Honda on our pontoon. The four cycle is soooo much quieter then the Merc. BUT you have to change the oil in it and several oter things that I have the shop at Ray Bob every spring.
The Merc. I just keep the oil tank full and have the shop guys go over it every two years (change both lower unit oil every year).
But I prefer the Honda, it is smoother, quieter, and idles sooo nice. Both have alwasy srarted right up, never any problems there.
I wouldn't hesitate to buy a Honda.
One thing is a four is ususlly heavyer then a 2 cycle, but if the boat can handle it I wouldn't care.
WHEN THE GOING GETS TOUGH...THE TOUGH GO TO THE LAKE!! 
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Re: HONDA 4 STROKE
[Re: CWORick]
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03/29/08 09:11 PM
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HasBen
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I'M LOOKING AT A BOAT PACKAGE AND THE MOTOR IS A HONDA 150 4 STROKE. I KNOW NOTHING ABOUT 4 STROKE ENGINGES. ANY ADVICE? I believe the Honda is a great motor for a lot of applications. It is no speed demon, but is quite and reliable. I would want to be comfortable with my dealer. Just remember, there is not a Honda Marine dealer in every town or around every lake or harbor. This could be a problem if you travel around much.
“ When you're racing, it's life. Anything that happens before or after is just waiting.”. Steve McQueen
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Re: HONDA 4 STROKE
[Re: HasBen]
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03/30/08 03:55 PM
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Brian Muirhead
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If speed is your bag think NOS 50 horse shot and that 150 just became a 200
WEAR YOUR FLIPPIN LIFE JACKET
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Re: HONDA 4 STROKE
[Re: Brian Muirhead]
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03/30/08 04:49 PM
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EarlG
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I have a merc 40 2 stroke and a merc 60 4 stroke. I love the 4 stroke. It's quiet and starts with a bump of the key.
From what I hear Hondas are as good or better.
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Re: HONDA 4 STROKE
[Re: EarlG]
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03/31/08 12:13 AM
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SheldonS
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I've got a Honda 150 and really like it but a lot depends on your application. What kind of boat?
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Re: HONDA 4 STROKE
[Re: SheldonS]
#2125587
03/31/08 11:49 PM
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Yellowcat
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a 4 Stroke needs to be on a boat that can handle some more weight on the back. (dont put a 4 stroke on a bass boat). but they will run quieter and better than a 2 stroke.
Justin 63lb, 2 58lb, several 40's, 38lb, and several 20lb yellas. 
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