"BEST" 4 stroke 60HP outboard
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Printed Date: 05 Nov 2026 at 3:24pm
Topic: "BEST" 4 stroke 60HP outboard
Posted By: CEEBEE
Subject: "BEST" 4 stroke 60HP outboard
Date Posted: 02 Mar 2015 at 5:09pm
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I am going to buy a brand new 4.95 Surtees and would very much like members comments regarding the powering of it with a 60hp 4 stroke or are they so close now? Cheers in advance Colin Most of its use will be fishing with very occasional trout trolling / fishing. No water sport. ------------- I STARTED THE DAY WITH NO FISH AND I STILL HAVE PLENTY LEFT |
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Posted By: MacSkipper
Date Posted: 02 Mar 2015 at 5:14pm
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What area do you live in? - a good dealer who will support you well is just as important as what you buy IMO. ------------- Good fishing trip nothing breaks, great trip catch fish. |
Posted By: :Hunter:
Date Posted: 02 Mar 2015 at 5:15pm
| I have a 4.85 with a suzuki 60hp. Owned for 2 years, done 300hrs. Haven't had a single problem and really like the motor. I added a permatrim to mine, if I had the extra money I would get the 70Hp. |
Posted By: Capt Asparagus
Date Posted: 02 Mar 2015 at 6:04pm
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Your local dealer, whichever one of either Suzuki or Yamaha. ------------- It is only my overwhelming natural humility that mars my perfection. Captain Asparagus, Superhero, Adventurer. |
Posted By: MacSkipper
Date Posted: 02 Mar 2015 at 6:06pm
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Have heard good things about the Mercury 60hp 4S am considering repowering and getting one myself. ------------- Good fishing trip nothing breaks, great trip catch fish. |
Posted By: worksux
Date Posted: 02 Mar 2015 at 6:21pm
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Honda 60 hight thrust, Just so damn quiet and sips fuel. Have one on a Frewza f16. An excellent match. ------------- http://www.legasea.co.nz" rel="nofollow"> 
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Posted By: Time_Bandit
Date Posted: 02 Mar 2015 at 6:49pm
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have a mercury 60hp bigfoot on my 485 love it ------------- “Be yourself; everyone else is already taken.” |
Posted By: of2fsh
Date Posted: 02 Mar 2015 at 6:51pm
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60 Merc can't go wrong, no point in paying more than you have to just to own a Yamaha or Suzuki ------------- 2009 and 2010 BERKLEY SOFTBAIT COMP CHAMPS,Runner up 2013 ( solo),winner 2013/14 longest kingfish nz fishing competition |
Posted By: lemmy
Date Posted: 02 Mar 2015 at 8:48pm
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127kg Yammy 90 thats all. |
Posted By: CEEBEE
Date Posted: 02 Mar 2015 at 8:49pm
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Wow. Awesome feedback team. Now gives me lots of choices. Cheers CeeBee ------------- I STARTED THE DAY WITH NO FISH AND I STILL HAVE PLENTY LEFT |
Posted By: CEEBEE
Date Posted: 02 Mar 2015 at 8:51pm
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Currently Northshore Skipper but moving to Tauranga next year. ------------- I STARTED THE DAY WITH NO FISH AND I STILL HAVE PLENTY LEFT |
Posted By: Fissure
Date Posted: 02 Mar 2015 at 9:03pm
my one year old 50hp suzuki 4 stroke has been awesome on the F14. plenty of power and very smooth into reverse which is good for drift fishing. no water ingress into the motor even after heavy backing up in the the slop. however, i still don't like the 'ringing' noise at 1500rpm, something to do with shims, or lack of them apparently. the pinion gear rides up and makes the noise only in fwd gear next time might go for Honda 50 if it goes into reverse nicely.so for me, its Suzuki or Honda. |
Posted By: worksux
Date Posted: 03 Mar 2015 at 7:59am
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personally, I wouldn't have a problem putting any of the above mentioned 60s on a boat, All start first up, all reliable, all cheap to run. Its up to your brand preference. ------------- http://www.legasea.co.nz" rel="nofollow">
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Posted By: green guy
Date Posted: 03 Mar 2015 at 8:40am
Mate thats the 2 stroke the yamaha 90 four stroke is 170ish from memory ------------- http://www.facebook.com/hauraki.hillbillys |
lemmy wrote:Posted By: MacSkipper
Date Posted: 03 Mar 2015 at 8:49am
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CeeBee sounds like you should check out who sells motors in Tauranga (and buy from them if possible) and has a good reputation as they would be your service agent - any forum members able to offer feedback on Suzuki/Yamaha/Mercury dealers down there? ------------- Good fishing trip nothing breaks, great trip catch fish. |
Posted By: Joker
Date Posted: 03 Mar 2015 at 11:21am
Second that, just clocked 200 hours in 20 months and its been faultless. |
Posted By: Black Max
Date Posted: 03 Mar 2015 at 12:25pm
| x 1 for Merc - had a fantastic run out of mine on the back of a Senator RC440. |
Posted By: cirrus
Date Posted: 03 Mar 2015 at 1:03pm
So quiet. Thats the problem. On more than one occasion have thought it hadnt started. Fuel--Just keep an oily rag in the tote now.  Seriously though dont put oily rag in tote, put petrol cause you wont use much . |
Posted By: 3rnzir
Date Posted: 10 Mar 2015 at 7:06am
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Tohatsu make a DFI 2stk around that HP rating too I think? ------------- Peace.Via superior firepower.. |
Posted By: CEEBEE
Date Posted: 12 Mar 2015 at 1:00pm
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Thanks team....keep em coming. I thought I would like to get something at this upcoming boat show in May in Auckland and have it all set up and run in before Tauranga....only because I am "allowed" to get it and I want to use it NOW!!! ------------- I STARTED THE DAY WITH NO FISH AND I STILL HAVE PLENTY LEFT |
Posted By: John_B
Date Posted: 29 Mar 2015 at 1:07pm
not universally true. My 60 has had engine block wiring faults and a clapped out fuel injector - 2 years old 190 hours. |
Posted By: MacSkipper
Date Posted: 29 Mar 2015 at 1:14pm
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Hmmm - was this covered by warranty (but still a hassle even then)? ------------- Good fishing trip nothing breaks, great trip catch fish. |
Posted By: John_B
Date Posted: 29 Mar 2015 at 2:20pm
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major hassle, first time involving Coastguard; second time basically a ruined fishing holiday. Trying to obtain a fuel injector between xmas and mid Jan is impossible. but yes both mostly covered by warranty. to be fair I have probably been unlucky. Most boat mechanics I have spoken to have said that the Merc F60 is super reliable. Its certainly very economical. |
Posted By: John_B
Date Posted: 29 Mar 2015 at 2:24pm
| . . . and im about to contact Merc NZ over some related labour costs that Ive been asked to stump up. Will let you know how I get on. |
Posted By: CBF-Whk
Date Posted: 29 Mar 2015 at 6:34pm
Just clocked 500hrs on mine faultless too. CBF Whk
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Posted By: Davo137
Date Posted: 15 Apr 2015 at 11:01pm
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http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/boats-marine/motorboats/auction-871696869.htm" rel="nofollow - http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/boats-marine/motorboats/auction-871696869.htm Check this gem out mate!!! Ive gta new 495 with a 60hp yammy 4s on it. Got it new in dec now got 130 hours on it and its mint. Cheap to run have landed a couple of stripeys in it also. awesome boats mate!!
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Posted By: woodsy13
Date Posted: 19 Apr 2015 at 4:28pm
| ive got a 4.85 with F60 yammy. good setup. go for the 70 if you think you will have 4 on board on any regular basis. i discounted the suzuki because it was another grand at the time of buying. tossed up between yammy and honda and just went with the yammy for no real reason. you should get a good deal at the boat show. where are you based? Brian at Kings Marine in Hamiton is now a Honda dealer and does good rates... |
Posted By: Bossco
Date Posted: 19 Apr 2015 at 8:28pm
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How did you get on with Merc John B? Doesnt surprise me they would try it on with labor costs having been through something similar with them before... |
Posted By: Polar_Kiwis
Date Posted: 21 Apr 2015 at 7:44pm
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Hi. Got an EFI pre big foot 60 HP Merc. 750hrs. Hasn't missed a beat. 20l Taka to Noiseys and back. Also had a Merc 175hp Sport jet prior. That ran well too.
I'd say most modern motors are pretty reliable. |
Posted By: sposman
Date Posted: 21 Apr 2015 at 10:10pm
| Hi, I've got a Honda 60 on my F16 been a brilliant motor so far. Quiet, economical and plenty power. Hardly ever turn it off when drifting or trolling all day don't even hear it |
Posted By: cirrus
Date Posted: 21 Apr 2015 at 10:31pm
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Interesting you dont turn motor off when drifting. So obviously a idleing motor dosent put fish off. Often wondered about. So much easier on battery to leave motor running. One reason i like Honda. So quiet. |
Posted By: CEEBEE
Date Posted: 26 May 2015 at 11:53am
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Just a summary....bought the Surtees 4.95 at the Boat show with the F60 Yamaha as the package discount for that engine was $4500 off the quote they gave me 2 months ago!! Also where I am shifting to at Papamoa there is Condor Marine for Yamaha servicing and top recommendations from a few contacts over there. ------------- I STARTED THE DAY WITH NO FISH AND I STILL HAVE PLENTY LEFT |
Posted By: Muzzfishing
Date Posted: 26 May 2015 at 6:06pm
Nice boat and motor will be awesome, cheap fishing. You will have to go and do the Surtees Fishing comp next year a short drive for you to Whakatane. ------------- http://www.legasea.co.nz" rel="nofollow">  A Good Skipper Keeps the water on the outside of the boat.
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Posted By: CEEBEE
Date Posted: 28 May 2015 at 4:26pm
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Awesome, will keep an eye out for the dates. Cheers ------------- I STARTED THE DAY WITH NO FISH AND I STILL HAVE PLENTY LEFT |
Posted By: fishizzle
Date Posted: 26 Oct 2019 at 6:43pm
Recently bought a new 60hp Suzuki 4 stroke to replace my 50merc 2stroke. best engine ever for my stabi 459. Quiet, small, light. And ridiculously fuel efficient. 
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Posted By: Muzzfishing
Date Posted: 29 Oct 2019 at 3:51pm
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Light and day difference from 2 stroke merc two stroke to a new Suzuki. how many ks per litre are you getting. ------------- http://www.legasea.co.nz" rel="nofollow"> A Good Skipper Keeps the water on the outside of the boat.
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