Mariner 40hp 2 Stroke

Seb · 24 February 2005, 17:59

Has anybody had any experience with this engine (latest model) - good or bad?

Im looking at both the 2 and 3 cylinder models although im not sure what difference there will be between the two apart from weight.

Fuel/oil figures would be good if anybody roughly knows them along with some info on noise and performance etc...

Im assuming reliability is good as the RNLI have always used them...

Daniel TD5 · 24 February 2005, 18:28

i had a 2004 40 hp for six months would get my 4.5 valiant up to 30 knots
they are very good engines could be a bit loud at wot. oil was not to bad i did loads of hours is six months about a 100 and used three 5l cans

most EX Barrus contract RNLI engines are tiller type and no power tilt and trim mainly used on the d class

have seen some remotes but not many

you don,t seem to get any think more from the three pot but weight 93 kg

very good fuel for a two stroke

spec
Code: 40ELPTO/2
Price: £3739.00 (retail inc. VAT)
Warranty: Two year
Specs: 645cc 29.8kW twin cylinder
Long shaft (508mm)
Two stroke
2.0:1 gear ratio
Weight 75kg
Electric start
Forward, neutral and reverse- remote 24 ltr fuel tank - remote steering
Power trim and tilt
Manufacturer: Mariner

i now have the mercury 50 hp 2003 model which is much better when i havent stall it

dan

Seb · 24 February 2005, 18:37

Thanks for the info.

For what reason do you say that your Merc 50 is better than your previous engine?

I believe that the 40 mariner 3 pot is just a black detuned version of this right?

What type of fuel returns do you get?

Cheers

Daniel TD5 · 25 February 2005, 17:51

just take a look at the cc

50ELPTO
Price: £4076.00 (retail inc. VAT)
Warranty: Two year
Specs: 967cc 37.3kW triple cylinder
Long shaft (508mm)
Two stroke
1.83:1 gear ratio
Weight 93kg
Electric start
Forward, neutral and reverse- remote 24 ltr fuel tank - remote steering
Power trim and tilt
50hp obm electric start power trim & tilt trim tilt 50elpto Mercury

Code: 40ELPTO/3
Price: £3892.00 (retail inc. VAT)
Warranty: Two year
Specs: 645cc 29.8kW triple cylinder
Long shaft (508mm)
Two stroke
1.83:1 gear ratio
Weight 93kg
Electric start
Forward, neutral and reverse- remote 24 ltr fuel tank - remote steering
Power trim and tilt

i know were my £187 pounds would be spent the 50 hp sounds better pulls better planes better not much more fuel than the 40hp

and thats barrus list price not the market price seen 50hp new for £3600

hope that helps

Nick Hearne · 26 February 2005, 11:08

How about this for you?
50HP E-Tec only £3,666
http://www.aquamarineuk.com/product_...roducts_id=310

Seb · 26 February 2005, 12:28

Cheers - im on the case!

Lester McCarthy · 01 March 2005, 15:19

I have run three pairs of these engines over 15 years. They were well maintained and I never had cause for complaint. They have a great two stroke roar at full chat which is hard to beat. The only niggling complaint was the oil reservoir under the hood is a bit small - the slow running alarm comes on at about one third full, this can easily be disarmed.

If you end up with these engines - I have a workshop mannual for these engines going spare.

Cheers

L

Seb · 01 March 2005, 15:27

Many thanks for the info and offer of the manual.

If i do end up with one of these units, i will be in touch!

Cheers

Tim M · 01 March 2005, 17:09

I have one of these; an ex-RNLI one as Dan commneted on though mine has PTT, electric start etc. I belive these are avalible from time to time as they are used on RNLI boarding boats (see below). As for fuel it isnt too bad at all. I've done trips from Great Yarmouth to Lowestoft and back (about 25 miles) in quite nasty conditions and still had a third of a 22l tank left.

Nick Hearne · 01 March 2005, 17:26

Seb you seen these?
http://www.boatsandoutboards.co.uk/view/BHM330/
Nick

Daniel TD5 · 01 March 2005, 17:46

the mariner 40 hp can be retro fitted with remote steering to replace the tiller
i think its about £300 pounds the kit that makes it under 2k good buy

dan

Nick Hearne · 01 March 2005, 20:38

Quote:

Originally Posted by Daniel TD5

the mariner 40 hp can be retro fitted with remote steering to replace the tiller
i think its about £300 pounds the kit that makes it under 2k good buy

dan

Daniel I think that is whats on offer!

"TILLER CONTROL ENGINE £1395 inc vat (rrp £3151)

REMOTE CONTROL ENIGNE £1595 inc vat (rrp £3248)

REMOTE CONTROL WITH ELEC START £1895 INC VAT"

Nick

Daniel TD5 · 01 March 2005, 21:28

sorry nick

did not see that bit seem like a good deal if you can live without power tilt and trim

dan

Seb · 02 March 2005, 08:19

Thanks for the info Tim.

Nick, Dan - Initially i was looking at new 40's as although the ex contract engines are a great deal, i couldnt live without power trim and tilt!

Since then however, ive been very tempted with an E-Tec - should save the difference in initial cost in fuel and servicing over the first 3 years!

We'll see how it pans out though - need to get the boat sorted first!

Rogue Wave · 02 March 2005, 09:22

Are you sayig that you buy the Etec and then you have no service costs for the first three years?

ADS · 02 March 2005, 09:32

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rogue Wave

Are you sayig that you buy the Etec and then you have no service costs for the first three years?

On E-tecs 'rude claim that they require no servicing for 3 years and also they have no run in period. Personally, if it was my engine I would have it serviced every year.

Alex

Seb · 02 March 2005, 11:44

http://www.evinrude.com/en/E-Tec/E-TEC.Advantage/[/url]