Cost of Horsepower

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In this months issue of PDB there was an article on the cost of horsepower.  From the magazine:

We took the retail pricing from the five major manufacturers of outboards and averaged their prices so it would give you an idea of how much money you need to plan for when buying a new outboard with the horsepower you need.
40hp $6,963.60
50hp $7,952.80
60hp $8,619.80
75hp $10,098.50
90hp $10,640.40
115hp $11,842.60
135hp $14,426.00
150hp $15,027.60
175hp $16,785.75
200hp $19,378.80
225hp $22,313.40
250hp $23,276.40
300hp $25,318.33
Evinrude www.evinrude.com
Honda www.marine.honda.com
Mercury www.mercurymarine.com
Suzuki www.suzukimarine.com
Yamaha www.yamaha-motor.com

 

[Calamus]

Thats about right didnt think the $5 Gs for the 150 -200 jump of 5 mph was worth it.

 

[kaydano]

Thanks for posting that Link. I always wanted to see a list like that.

 

[Grizz]

very good info !  thanx for posting !

 

[Bamaman]

There's obviously a big markup in outboard engines.  Below are the prices listed from a local dealer's website.  He doesn't carry big 4 stroke motors in stock as his larger motors are 2 strokes going on bass boats.  This is just for relativity purposes.  For example, you should be able to spend $2,300-2,500 more for a 150 hp 4 stroke vs. 115 hp 4 stroke in this brand of motor.  Other brands of outboards may be differently priced. 

Purchasing an outboard that was obtained through a boat manufacturer may be cheaper due to their buying motors in bulk--getting volume discounts from the manufacturer.  It's doubtful that your dealer can buy the same motor direct from the manufacturer unless he is buying in great bulk, buying 1 year old aging inventories or purchasing motors that were returned to the manufacturer after a boat dealer went out of business.

LISTED                                         ACTUAL (less controls/labor)

40hp $6,963.60                             $4783

50hp $7,952.80                             $5451

60hp $8,619.80                             $5715

75hp $10,098.50                           $6840

90hp $10,640.40                           $7085

115hp $11,842.60                          $7769--

135hp $14,426.00                           N/A

150hp $15,027.60                         $10,010--

175hp $16,785.75                         $11,265 2 stroke

200hp $19,378.80                         $12,765 2 stroke

225hp $22,313.40                         $14,150 2 stroke hi performance

250hp $23,276.40                         $15,059 2 stroke hi performance

300hp $25,318.33                         $17,385 2 stroke racing motor

 

[Rockie69]

HP Cost Cost per HP**

40 $6,963.60 $174.09 

50 $7,952.80 $159.06 

60 $8,619.80 $143.66 

75 $10,098.50 $134.65 

90 $10,640.40 $118.23 

115 $11,842.60 $102.98 

135 $14,426.00 $106.86 

150 $15,027.60 $100.18 

175 $16,785.75 $95.92 

200 $19,378.80 $96.89 

225 $22,313.40 $99.17 

250 $23,276.40 $93.11 

300 $25,318.33 $84.39 

 

** Strictly based on "Motor HP not actual HP"  Anything over $100 per Hp is just crazy!!!!!! LOL JUST KIDDING!!!!!!!

 

[Remediation]

Honey, I saved you $28.10 a unit of HP!!!!!!!!

 

[kaydano]

Nice job Jared. Interesting how the cost is pretty flat from 115 to 225.

 

[TomS]

HP Cost Cost per HP**

40 $6,963.60 $174.09 

50 $7,952.80 $159.06 

60 $8,619.80 $143.66 

75 $10,098.50 $134.65 

90 $10,640.40 $118.23 

115 $11,842.60 $102.98 

135 $14,426.00 $106.86 

150 $15,027.60 $100.18 

175 $16,785.75 $95.92 

200 $19,378.80 $96.89 

225 $22,313.40 $99.17 

250 $23,276.40 $93.11 

300 $25,318.33 $84.39 

 

** Strictly based on "Motor HP not actual HP"  Anything over $100 per Hp is just crazy!!!!!! LOL JUST KIDDING!!!!!!!

Sooooo, lookee there, I should have bought the 300!

 

[Pittsburgh]

I bought the Yamaha T60 for my 2014 Bennington SL21 25" diameter pontoons

Hope it delivers what I need

Looking for enough power to cruise with 6 - 8 adults 

 

[cwag911]

You'll cruise, but not very quickly.

 

[Link]

pghpa, and what a difference you will find between 2 people and 6 people.  So many people, including me, on this forum lament the fact that they did not buy a larger engine.  It is much more expensive to do afterwards and many claim that if left untreated can lead the disease PADs.  Know you don't want to add $2000 to move to the 90 but you really should consider it.

Talk to your dealer, try to test drive an 60 and a 90.  They want you to be happy with your purchase and will help    

 

[Pittsburgh]

Link as you recommended I called the dealer and voiced my concerns.

He feels that the T60 will deliver what I need but is willing to upgrade the engine if I feel it is not ample.

The boat will be placed in the water so he can go over the features, he said if I feel the T60 is not enough he will be able to upgrade to the 90

Having both there for a true comparison is more appealing to me, unfortunately the closest lake to him is 3 miles.

Will talk to him about trying both but at least if the pontoon is sluggish with the T60 I know an upgrade is possible.

 

                     "If you are lucky enough to live on the water, you are lucky enough"

 

[Jack M]

Besides yourself and the dealer are you taking 4 others .There will be a difference between ,2,4 or 6 

 

[Pittsburgh]

Yes due to my concern the entire family is coming up to test drive the boat.

As you stated if I dont have the typical weight needed for the test , the test itself will be senseless.

I think we all know the 90 is the way to go , if not for the price increase it is a no-brainer

I think I just have to bite the bullet on this one and go with my gut

It is always better to have more (HP) than not enough.

 

[Pittsburgh]

Just out of curiosity with 6 - 8 adults on SL21 would the T60 do 20 mph 

Once again 25" pontoon diameter

Yamaha is saying in calm lake waters it is a possibility

They weren't to convincing

 

[patcraver]

pghpa611 Where do you do your boating? We just bought a 24 SSRX and we are keeping it at Manni's Lighthouse Landing in New Kensington.

 

[Pittsburgh]

I know New Kensington well

We are in Columbiana County Ohio

About 16 miles west of Chippewa Twp Beaver County PA 

 

[Pittsburgh]

Rt 28 North with the Allegheny River is amazing

I have another home in Pittsburgh as well

Retired extremely early from the rat race and now spend most of our time here on the Lake

                                         "Lake Living Is Living At It's Best"

 

[Link]

Good to hear pghpa, I just retired right after my 60th birthday because I know life is short and I wasn't to enjoy it while I can