01-20-2016, 09:20 PM
I have a Honda 8hp, 4 stroke. It is a great motor, BUT, if I were to do it again, I would choose Mercury 4 stroke. Why? Well, to get the Honda worked on you MUST use a Honda dealer since I don't know anyone who will touch them....including Lee's Marine, who is the "motor master" in my opinion. Anyway, Honda parts are even more expensive than other outboard motor manufacturers and the parts can't be bought anywhere unless it is a Honda authorized dealer. Its just a pain all around. Buy a Merc, where its not only reliable, but cheaper and easier to maintain in the long run.
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