Tested | Mercury New 25 v Old 25 2 stroke

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  • čas přidán 14. 03. 2023
  • Who wins in a race between a new Mercury 4-stroke and an old, 25hp 2-stroke?
    We found out first-hand the risk of buying a second hand 25hp 2Stroke, upon inspection it seemed that the unit we had might had been modified and be performing more like a 30hp 2Stroke than a 25hp.
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Komentáře • 39

  • @robertwright-fi9fz
    @robertwright-fi9fz Před 11 měsíci +12

    Nobody ever mentions the weight difference.

  • @glennjames7107
    @glennjames7107 Před 5 měsíci +8

    You won't convince me, I've already done this test. It's a lot lighter than the 4 stroke, and a lot more powerful. There's a reason that racers use the 2stroke.

    • @FishingMonthly
      @FishingMonthly  Před měsícem

      Can’t buy a 2-stroke in Australia anymore.

    • @calebrodriguez3748
      @calebrodriguez3748 Před 2 dny

      I agree if you watch the prop wash you can see the 4 stroke shot out a bit quicker in reaction time. Had the 2 stroke taken off as quick I think you'd see even more separation. It's just amazing that the old tech still holds ip even after a couple decades kf moving into 4 strokes. Eventually 4 strokes will demolish the old 2 strokes but we are a few years away. Fuel consumption.... hands down 4 stroke! I own both

  • @randallcrenshaw3871
    @randallcrenshaw3871 Před 6 měsíci +5

    I’m sorry but the guy in the 2stroke weighs 40-50 pounds more than the other guy

  • @colinmead8996
    @colinmead8996 Před rokem

    Oh, & all the other refinements 👌🏻💪🏻

  • @jb243wp
    @jb243wp Před rokem +4

    Like any 2 banger, they were good in their day, especially when that's all their was and fuel was actually a lot cheaper.
    Good fun comparison test just the same, But I would take a 4 Banger being a couple of klms slower in speed over breathing in those fumes and noisy at idle any day of the week, now we can all trawl for tuna longer without being intoxicated with fumes by the end of the day.
    But let's not forget so many other variables come into the equation, prop pitch and size, hull design, weight and draft and that's just to name a few so I'm not convinced 100% about the drag race results ..
    But at the end of the day, 99% of us these days are going with economy rather than speed, except when you want to get back to the boat ramp quicker than that other guy.
    Those old Merc racing 2 bangers do sound good screaming across the bay 👍

  • @srilankapax3941
    @srilankapax3941 Před 10 měsíci +8

    2 stroke would’ve smoked him if both guys were the same weight

    • @jacksica7808
      @jacksica7808 Před měsícem

      also i dont think they have the same prop or trim angle the four stroke looks two low

  • @jameschristian8117
    @jameschristian8117 Před rokem +1

    Is the new 25 merc a short or long shaft

  • @rudolfsrudzitis931
    @rudolfsrudzitis931 Před 3 měsíci

    What is the dry weight of that aluminium boat?

  • @DizzyMan24
    @DizzyMan24 Před rokem +6

    Looked like the old 25 had a good lead, then they somehow ended up side by side.

  • @colinmead8996
    @colinmead8996 Před rokem +3

    3 cylinders advantage 👏🏻

  • @colinmead8996
    @colinmead8996 Před rokem +1

    A W E S O M E JOB on the newbies

  • @raymondde5914
    @raymondde5914 Před 10 měsíci +1

    But how much hp does the old mercury lost in he’s live?

  • @denims5595
    @denims5595 Před rokem +6

    It’s not a Mercury, it’s a Tohatsu rebadged… all mercs 2.5hp to 30hp are Tohatsu.

    • @benreid6144
      @benreid6144 Před rokem

      That 25 2 stroke was also made by tohatsu

    • @rlacy1229
      @rlacy1229 Před rokem

      @@benreid6144 the new efi one is also a Tohatsu

    • @rlacy1229
      @rlacy1229 Před rokem +1

      Exactly. I bought a new Tohatsu 25 with the big tiller last year. What a great little engine

    • @bentaylor8817
      @bentaylor8817 Před 5 měsíci

      The 40 mercury 4 stroke looks like it might be a yammy powerhead, same cubic inch plus same bore and stroke, great engine ive put 420 hours on mine in 3 years, goes really well, im a happy customer.

  • @user-hm6lr9zm3z
    @user-hm6lr9zm3z Před rokem

    Hi
    when will a test be done on 4 stroke 20 merc up against 2 stroke 20 merc.

  • @brianhummel899
    @brianhummel899 Před rokem +2

    Don't hate on me, my brand new merc 30 hp motor just arrived and i love it but, the guy driving the 2 stroke has 50 pounds on the guy driving the 4 stroke.

  • @haywoodjablowmee3143
    @haywoodjablowmee3143 Před rokem +2

    Not a great comparison. Those sea pro motors are a commercial grade motor and have a lower peak rpm than a standard version

  • @kirkholden266
    @kirkholden266 Před 5 měsíci +2

    No mention on the 1/2 second jump off the start. Bottom line, simple, reliable and user serviceable vs refined, creature comforts, lower fuel burn.

  • @joshkeen9841
    @joshkeen9841 Před 2 měsíci +1

    The two strokes are faster just for one the RPM way higher

    • @Farmboy1966
      @Farmboy1966 Před 2 měsíci

      I Noticed the two stroke had way more power coming out of hole than the 4 stroke had.

  • @danieldezauche8223
    @danieldezauche8223 Před rokem +10

    He backed off 2 stroke early on in the video. The 4 stroke was actually running as a 30hp by their own words. Plus driver weight!
    2 stroke will out perform in an equal contest with NO manufacturer bias.

    • @gunsandrotors8704
      @gunsandrotors8704 Před rokem +1

      He said the 2 stroke had the restrictor plate removed. To get 30hp on the new 4 stroke efi you have to change the ecm and if it has a restrictor.

    • @jgringo5516
      @jgringo5516 Před 8 měsíci

      Yep, and that 2 stroke cost 1/4~1/5th the price of that new 4 stroke now. I bought one back in the day for $1500 in the box at Academy. For the prices now, it should come standard with a hardbody pole dancer.

  • @colinmead8996
    @colinmead8996 Před rokem +2

    And 500cc

  • @bcbrando7678
    @bcbrando7678 Před 8 měsíci

    Looks like the guy in the sea pro let off With the carb gasket changed to the 30hp gasket that motor should smoke that 25 no problem

  • @pasma1983
    @pasma1983 Před 3 měsíci

    This is not a true story, the 2 stroke is faster.
    We did the test also. Same pitch, same boat. And 25 horse. The 2 stroke 2 km faster

  • @user-lk5xk1qu4i
    @user-lk5xk1qu4i Před 5 měsíci

    What a load of crap, my 25 2stroke still does 60 with 2 fat bastards on my 4.4 meter Quintrex tinnie.

  • @martinlindberg1983
    @martinlindberg1983 Před měsícem

    Thank you for this "comparison", but you are not play fare and try to fool us by selling in 4-strokes. I had both 2- and 4-strokes in this sizes and the engines noise were unfortunately at same level (!!!) when boat was on plane about +3000->WOT. 4-strokes also lack punch of 2-strokes and feels slower. I sold the 4-stroke and got back to a 2-stroke again. 4-strokes will of course win on idle comfort and less smoke, but performance wise and weight/hp ratio... Not. Cheers!

    • @FishingMonthly
      @FishingMonthly  Před měsícem

      Good luck buying a new 2-stroke in Australia, where this was filmed, champ!

  • @stosedan
    @stosedan Před 9 dny

    you are lying. there is no logic please guys.....