Lighest weight 18-25hp outboard

Discussion in 'Outboards' started by beachcraft, Jan 14, 2012.

  1. beachcraft
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    beachcraft Junior Member

    What is the lightest weight outboard around 20 hp short shaft?
     
  2. Easy Rider
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    Search all the brands and look at their spec sheets.

    Easy Rider
     
  3. Wynand N
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    Wynand N Retired Steelboatbuilder

    I would take a guess and say Tohatsu. But then again that would also include Mercury since Tohatsu build their two stroke engines in this range..
     
  4. beachcraft
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    beachcraft Junior Member

    Thanks Wynard.

    Will post here if I find anything lighter than the Tohatsu.
     
  5. michael pierzga
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    For tenders we prefer lightweights. The Yamaha 25hp 2 stroke was the lightweight king at 105lbs. The merc tohitsu 25hp 2 stroke is 114lbs. All three were good motors


    Do some googling or ask a dealer.....you can still purchase this yam 25 and the Merc 25new in the US.

    http://www.outboard-engine.com/enginespecs.php?recordID=234
     
  6. beachcraft
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  7. nimblemotors
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    An electric outboard will be the lightest weight on the transom.
    Of course, the weight of the batteries is substantially more.
    But if you want something lightweight to put on and off, to avoid theft for example, the batteries don't have to move.

    I think a hydraulic drive would take this to another level of lightweight,
    as a hydraulic drive motor is very light, all the weight is in the pump
    to drive it, not sure any of these exist commercially.
     
  8. FAST FRED
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    An electric outboard will be the lightest weight on the transom.

    Great for 2 hp , but 25?
     

  9. Richard Woods
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    Suzuki have just announced a new 20hp outboard EFI and very lightweight (90lbs I think)

    Available later this year

    Richard Woods of Woods Designs

    www.sailingcatamarans.com
     
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