What is the most reliable outboard motor?

Best Outboard Engines

• Suzuki DF25. Above: Hour upon hour of testing has proven the reliability and easy starting of the DF25.
• Yamaha F25. You’ve gotta love where an engine like the Yamaha F25 can take you.
• Mercury 75/90/115.
• Torqeedo Deep Blue.
• Suzuki DF90.
• Yamaha V-Max SHO 115.
• Evinrude ETEC G2.
• Yamaha F250.

What is considered a lot of hours on an outboard motor?

Without knowing what kind of condition the engine is in, then the number of hours doesn’t really tell us much. Now under great condition, and dealing with a four-stroke outboard. A lot of hours, when it comes to a number, is usually around 3-4K hours. That is what is considered a lot.

How fast is a boat with 3 300 hp motors?

The numbers show that the triple 300 hp engines (900 hp total) have a power-to-weight ratio of 1.68 pounds per hp, while the twin 400s (800 hp total) calculate to 1.62 pounds per hp. With the triple 300XS outboards, the boat ran a top speed of 103 mph.

How much does a 300 horsepower Mercury outboard motor cost?

Mercury Marine 300XL Pro XS • $24,180.

How many hours do Yamaha 300 outboards last?

They run 10k to 20k hours easily. A buddy of mine in Louisiana bought a 300 from a guide and it had over 400 hours on it. It now has over 500 with no issues. My buddy is also a boat motor mechanic so he wasn’t worried about it.

Is 300 hrs alot for a boat?

Is 300 hours on a boat a lot? 300 hours on a boat is not a lot. If the boat is used around 30-100 hours each year, a boat with 300-hours is a good pick because 30-100 hours each year imply the owner probably would have done annual maintenance; otherwise, the boat couldn’t get that long.

How fast will a 300 hp boat go?

Aluminum Outboard-Powered Boats When equipped with 250-hp or 300-hp outboards, these types of aluminum fishing boats can typically have a WOT of 55 mph to 60 mph, or a bit more with two people aboard.

How fast will a 300 hp pontoon boat go?

3. How fast will a 300 hp pontoon boat go? A 300 hp pontoon will be able to reach speeds up to 50 miles per hour.

How much does a 300 hp Mercury outboard weight?

527 lbs

Horsepower	300 Horsepower expand/collapse
Steering	Hydraulic (standard) Power (optional)
Shaft length	20″ / 508 mm 25″ / 635 mm
Gearcase ratio	1.75:1
Dry weight *Lightest model available	527 lbs / 239 kgs

How much does a 300 hp Yamaha outboard weight?

The award-winning 4.2-liter F300 is the king of our V6’s. Weighing in at only 562 pounds (digital) and 551 pounds (mechanical), it’s up to 73 pounds lighter than some competitors. Plus, it’s up to 19 percent faster at cruise RPM*.