New Motor: Which Color?

Evan B · Mar 13, 2024

It was determined during the prop test that the boat is "irresponsibly fast" with this motor. That's how I knew I made the right decision.

Lots of cool features on this thing. I got the upgraded tiller handle that has a digital screen for monitoring the vitals, and has a neat trolling feature so I can adjust my RPMs with a switch vs the throttle handle. I'll hopefully take some vids/pics when I do the break-in this weekend.

Chucker · Mar 13, 2024

How much heavier is that motor than the old 40hp? Any worries about fore-aft balance?

Evan B · Mar 13, 2024

Chucker said:
How much heavier is that motor than the old 40hp? Any worries about fore-aft balance?

It's 20lbs lighter

248lb (old Merc 40hp) vs 229lb (new Zuke)

Tim L · Mar 19, 2024

My Suzukis were always yellow. Different sport tho.

Nice motor Evan, I like the black

Stonedfish · Mar 19, 2024

Haven't owned a new outboard in many years.
What is the recommended break-in process on a new motor like this?
SF

Evan B · Mar 19, 2024

Stonedfish said:
Haven't owned a new outboard in many years.
What is the recommended break-in process on a new motor like this?
SF

first hour-ish at around 3000rpm, then around 4000rpm for the second hour. Can use mostly freely after that up to 10hrs without hitting the full throttle-ish range.

I got to 3hrs yesterday.