New Motor: Which Color?

[Evan B]

 

[Evan B]

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]

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

 

[Evan B]

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]

My Suzukis were always yellow. Different sport tho.

Nice motor Evan, I like the black

 

[Stonedfish]

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]

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.

New video by Evan Burck

photos.app.goo.gl

 

[Evan B]

My Suzukis were always yellow. Different sport tho.

Nice motor Evan, I like the black

I also had some of them yellow Suzukis back in the 90s

 

[Rob Allen]

If I could afford it I'd buy blue.. the SHO is awesome.

New motor is a long way off. I need a trailer.

 

[Yard Sale]

60 on a tiller is a lot! Make sure you wear the cord.