Mercury/Mariner 15hp 2-stroke value

[Dydigital]

There comes a point when the desire for a lightweight engine is overcome by the cost, then it's easier to find a way to move a heavier engine like a new 4stroke.

[farooqmoazzam]

Originally Posted by Dydigital

There comes a point when the desire for a lightweight engine is overcome by the cost, then it's easier to find a way to move a heavier engine like a new 4stroke.

So the older 2 strokes are preferred because they are lighter?

[Dydigital]

In most cases yets, also easier to work on at home, but can flood easier and don't like idling for long periods.

[TmMorris]

Originally Posted by farooqmoazzam

So the older 2 strokes are preferred because they are lighter?

With something like a 15 they can be 34kg whereas 4 stroke 15s tend to be detuned 20s coming in at 44kg.

If fuel economy isn't essential then being 10kg lighter can make a huge difference for setting up on your own and they are wonderfully simple to maintain and fix.

However, I agree with the earlier sentiment that if there isn't a considerable purchase saving then opting for a modern 20 for the added power and economy and just having to use a trolly begins to make more sense.

In my mind a good but old 15 should be around £1000 while a good but newish 20 closer to £2k. A £1k saving plus portability is great. If that narrows to just a few hundred quid then it becomes a much harder call.

[farooqmoazzam]

Originally Posted by TmMorris

With something like a 15 they can be 34kg whereas 4 stroke 15s tend to be detuned 20s coming in at 44kg.

If fuel economy isn't essential then being 10kg lighter can make a huge difference for setting up on your own and they are wonderfully simple to maintain and fix.

However, I agree with the earlier sentiment that if there isn't a considerable purchase saving then opting for a modern 20 for the added power and economy and just having to use a trolly begins to make more sense.

In my mind a good but old 15 should be around £1000 while a good but newish 20 closer to £2k. A £1k saving plus portability is great. If that narrows to just a few hundred quid then it becomes a much harder call.

Thank you. So it's lighter, cheaper, and easier to maintain. Makes sense.

[909]

The are also more powerful

Around here the going rate is $100 per HP