Definitely a grey area when it comes to horsepower.
Can't really comment as I don't know specs on current mclay 585. However I do know 4 stroke by design is not as 'peppy' as its cousin the 100 hp 2 stroke...having very linear power band that often falls short up the top end. 4 strokes are great for getting 'outta the hole' (hitting the plane) often out performing 2 strokes in that area -- but for mediocore conditions when you really need that punch to push through swells and waves - I'd have the 2 stroke anyday.
We have a 115 Merc Saltwater pushing along a new 6m figlass and I know it could do with another 15 - 25 horses @ times when we strike those conditions or are stacked up with weight -- never fish!!!!!
Rule of thumb throw on a few more horses - good in the long run, don't need to push it as hard, and as you say safer when you really need that throttle down for bars or to outrun swells -you'll find 4 strokes always another 3 / 4 grand more than their similarly rated cousins.
Try a 115 Merc Saltwater - clocked up 98 hrs now - faultless, and has trolling technology that cuts back too 2 cylinders fro dog leg work like trolling etc.
Out of interest whats the package price?
Profish,
send me a private e-mail if you want the full details. It is a good deal so I don't want it plastered across the internet for other people to find out about it.
Smithy
Smithy....reply from Mclay Boat:
We do have 585 overhere with Merc 90 4stroke on them. Our clients are using
them with bar crossing , beach launching and carrying heavy loads and these
boats are handling very well. If you have any more queries please visit us
at our website www.mclayboats.co.nz. Thank you.
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