Outboard Discussions

[Bill]

The January issue of Trailer Boats included the specifications for all of the current outboard engines. Those of you who want info about the Mercury Verado (16 cylinders and 275 hp), stern drives or Diesels will have to check the magazine. We are just copying listings for the 6 & 8 hp 4-cycle engines:

Engine & HP Weight & List $P

Honda 5 *----- 60-lbs $1700
Honda 8 ----- 77-lbs $2160

Johnson 6 ----- 56-lbs $1996
Johnson 9.9**--- 97-lbs $2350

Mercury 6 ----- 55-lbs $1727
Mercury 8 ----- 84-lbs $1870

Nissan 6 ----- 55-lbs $1514
Nissan 8 ----- 82-lbs $1820

Suzuki 6 ----- 55-lbs $1741
Suzuki 9.9**-- 97-lbs $2595

Tohatsu 6 ----- 55-lbs $1484
Tohatsu 8 ----- 82-lbs $1781

Yamaha 6 ----- 83-lbs $2130
Yamaha 8 ----- 83-lbs $2240

* no 6-hp
** no 8-hp

As noted before, the Mercury, Nissan, Suzuki and Tohatsu all use Tohatsu’s basic engine, although the some companies have brand specific accessories (such as Nissan's vertical pull starting rope setup).