Lvnspeed Posted February 2, 2022 Report Share Posted February 2, 2022 I am looking at used 4 strokes and I came across a good deal for a 2005 60 HP four stroke Mercury. The specs say it weighs 260lbs, thats lighter than a F70. My question is will the 60hp (10 less than the F70) work well on this hull? Im not looking for speed. Fuel consumption is not a big deal either. I have a manual jack plate with 6" set back most of my fishing will be in canals, bays with oyster bars, very very little flats. 90% of the time it will be 1-2 people on the boat. Thanks for the help Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wanaflatsfish Posted February 3, 2022 Report Share Posted February 3, 2022 22 hours ago, Lvnspeed said: I am looking at used 4 strokes and I came across a good deal for a 2005 60 HP four stroke Mercury. The specs say it weighs 260lbs, thats lighter than a F70. My question is will the 60hp (10 less than the F70) work well on this hull? Im not looking for speed. Fuel consumption is not a big deal either. I have a manual jack plate with 6" set back most of my fishing will be in canals, bays with oyster bars, very very little flats. 90% of the time it will be 1-2 people on the boat. Thanks for the help what is wrong with the F70?' I would have it rebuilt before I buy something unknown ? dc Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lvnspeed Posted February 4, 2022 Author Report Share Posted February 4, 2022 I dont have an F70 or any engine for that matter. I am trying to figure out my options Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
geeviam Posted February 4, 2022 Report Share Posted February 4, 2022 On 2/2/2022 at 9:00 AM, Lvnspeed said: The specs say it weighs 260lbs, thats lighter than a F70 The F70 is 253 LBS. I would buy a new Mercury 4-stroke 60 in a New York Minute. But I don't know much about the 2005 model. If it checks out ok (compression, starts easily, pumps water, etc.) and you think it's a good deal for you, go for it. I have to say though, IMO the Yamaha F70 is the finest motor in its horsepower/weight class, period. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wanaflatsfish Posted February 4, 2022 Report Share Posted February 4, 2022 7 hours ago, geeviam said: I would buy a new Mercury 4-stroke 60 in a New York Minute yes, but he is referring to a 2005. Agree about the F70.... DC Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wanaflatsfish Posted February 4, 2022 Report Share Posted February 4, 2022 8 hours ago, Lvnspeed said: I dont have an F70 or any engine for that matter. I am trying to figure out my options The BF's were built for the old 2 smokers.....see if you can find a 90 Yamaha that's been taken care of or rebuilt....they run forever. I have a 115 1995 yamadog....runs like the day it was built....I use only OEM parts and Yamadog oil. I don't run it hard......average rpms during the day is normally 4500 to 5K and oil is changed on a regular basis for the lower unit. DC 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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DBKEYS Posted March 17, 2022 Report Share Posted March 17, 2022 I have a 94 tournament bonefishes that I recently repowered with F70. I would not go to a 60hp. 70 is a bit underpowered though I am plenty happy with it as I get top end 37mph, decent hole shot not too far off from my original 90, wonderful milage, quiet and not as wet. I am very happy with it as boat balances well just as it was designed and scuppers are not flooded. Going up in HP means 100lbs more weight and the balance changes. Remember it is a small boat. Am happy with my 70 but only 10hrs on it so far. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Artlow12 Posted March 21, 2022 Report Share Posted March 21, 2022 On 3/17/2022 at 10:31 AM, DBKEYS said: I have a 94 tournament bonefishes that I recently repowered with F70. I would not go to a 60hp. 70 is a bit underpowered though I am plenty happy with it as I get top end 37mph, decent hole shot not too far off from my original 90, wonderful milage, quiet and not as wet. I am very happy with it as boat balances well just as it was designed and scuppers are not flooded. Going up in HP means 100lbs more weight and the balance changes. Remember it is a small boat. Am happy with my 70 but only 10hrs on it so far. DBKEYS - What prop do you have on it, do you have any other general numbers like speeds, gph, mpg at what RPMs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lvnspeed Posted May 14, 2022 Author Report Share Posted May 14, 2022 I found a deal I couldnt pass up on a ($2500) Mercury 60hp command Thrust 2019. Any suggestions on a prop to start with? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shallowminded6 Posted May 15, 2022 Report Share Posted May 15, 2022 1 hour ago, Lvnspeed said: I found a deal I couldnt pass up on a ($2500) Mercury 60hp command Thrust 2019. Any suggestions on a prop to start with? Sounds like a great deal. Geviam is the man when it comes to props. Shoot him a message 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
geeviam Posted May 15, 2022 Report Share Posted May 15, 2022 12 hours ago, Shallowminded6 said: Sounds like a great deal. Geviam is the man when it comes to props. Shoot him a message Thanks Shallowminded6! Congrats Lvnspeed on a great price for the motor! I wouldn't spend a fortune on a stainless prop until you know for sure, the size prop that will be best for your setup. The Mercury Spitfire (Mercalloy - aluminum) 4-blade is close in performance to the stainless model. It comes with the exact hub kit you would need for your motor as well. This is just an estimate because I don't know the actual weight of this Bonefisher. My guess is you need the 13 pitch CT model, but you may get away with using the 15 pitch model if the 13 pitch reaches the rev limit. You will want your Merc 60 to get as close to 6000 RPM as possible at WOT, without going above it. Spitfire Pontoon (13.8 x 13") MERCURY RH Propeller, 48-8M8026570 https://www.boatpropellerwarehouse.com/product/28777/spitfire-pontoon-13-8-x-13-mercury-rh-propeller-48-8m8026570 Spitfire (13.4 x 15") MERCURY RH Propeller, 48-8M8026580 https://www.boatpropellerwarehouse.com/product/28778/spitfire-13-4-x-15-mercury-rh-propeller-48-8m8026580 Good luck!! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lvnspeed Posted May 16, 2022 Author Report Share Posted May 16, 2022 On 5/15/2022 at 9:13 AM, geeviam said: Thanks Shallowminded6! Congrats Lvnspeed on a great price for the motor! I wouldn't spend a fortune on a stainless prop until you know for sure, the size prop that will be best for your setup. The Mercury Spitfire (Mercalloy - aluminum) 4-blade is close in performance to the stainless model. It comes with the exact hub kit you would need for your motor as well. This is just an estimate because I don't know the actual weight of this Bonefisher. My guess is you need the 13 pitch CT model, but you may get away with using the 15 pitch model if the 13 pitch reaches the rev limit. You will want your Merc 60 to get as close to 6000 RPM as possible at WOT, without going above it. Spitfire Pontoon (13.8 x 13") MERCURY RH Propeller, 48-8M8026570 https://www.boatpropellerwarehouse.com/product/28777/spitfire-pontoon-13-8-x-13-mercury-rh-propeller-48-8m8026570 Spitfire (13.4 x 15") MERCURY RH Propeller, 48-8M8026580 https://www.boatpropellerwarehouse.com/product/28778/spitfire-13-4-x-15-mercury-rh-propeller-48-8m8026580 Good luck!! Thank you very much for your help. Ill let you know what I come up with I think Im going to start with the 15 and see what happens. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
geeviam Posted May 16, 2022 Report Share Posted May 16, 2022 34 minutes ago, Lvnspeed said: Thank you very much for your help. Ill let you know what I come up with I think Im going to start with the 15 and see what happens. You're welcome! Have fun! Please share the results when you run it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lvnspeed Posted November 19, 2022 Author Report Share Posted November 19, 2022 On 5/16/2022 at 10:57 AM, geeviam said: You're welcome! Have fun! Please share the results when you run it. Thank You Geevian the prop was spot on I went with the 13x15. 36.1 mph with good hole shot engine is a tad high but no big deal Ill lower it tomorrow 1-2". Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
geeviam Posted November 20, 2022 Report Share Posted November 20, 2022 3 hours ago, Lvnspeed said: Thank You Geevian the prop was spot on I went with the 13x15. 36.1 mph with good hole shot engine is a tad high but no big deal Ill lower it tomorrow 1-2". Awesome! You're welcome! That's impressive top speed with the Merc 60. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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