Outboard Help

[King Smurf]

I've come across a deal on a 2003 Four Stroke Yamaha High Thrust. I am wanting to replace an old two stroke on my 17ft Polar skiff. I was wondering if this engine will work for me. I'm not concerned too much with speed. I know the lower unit is geared differently for higher loads.

[PatrickG]

It is designed for pontoon boats or other very heavy boats. The engine will not be quite as fast as a regular Yamaha 4-stroke (just a couple mph slower). It will be a little less efficient than a regular Yamaha 4-stroke. It will have better performance running in rough water, pushing a heavy load, and getting on a plane. If you think the regular model will be more than enough power the High Thrust should be adequate.

[HOTSPOT]

That Polar Skiff of yours is an older model that has wood in it. It is much heavier than a composite skiff of the same size. I think that motor will be a benefit on that boat. Good luck and keep us updated bro.

[King Smurf]

The Engine is a Yamaha 50 hp High Thrust, and just might be on the back of my 17 ft polar skiff if details work out, more later.