What motor to look for?

[1946zephyr]

I would not put a big Homey on that boat. Way to heavy. The weight alone will probably capsize that boat, A $$ first 😀
Unfortunately, the best 4 stroke for that, is a late model.

[phil-b]

quote 1946Zephyr:

I would not put a big Homey on that boat. Way to heavy. The weight alone will probably capsize that boat, A $$ first 😀
Unfortunately, the best 4 stroke for that, is a late model.

http://boatspecs.iboats.com/Fisher-Pier … e/57e12418
says the 1962 bearcat was 232 pounds.

In comparison:

http://boatspecs.iboats.com/Evinrude__5 … e/57e10396
says the 1959 Evinrude 50hp was 216 pounds

Two 1955 evinrude 25’s would have been 258 pounds
http://boatspecs.iboats.com/Evinrude__B … e/57e12664

A 1958 Mercury Mk58E (45hp) was only 131 lbs:
http://boatspecs.iboats.com/Mercury__MK … e/57e10827

Some modern 4-strokes:
Tohatsu: 209 lbs
http://www.tohatsu.com/outboards/50_4st.html

Mercury: 247 lbs
https://www.mercurymarine.com/en/us/eng … ifications

Yamaha: 249 lbs
http://yamahaoutboards.com/outboards/Mi … ifications

[1946zephyr]

Wow, so basically, all 4 stokes are a bit heavy, even compared to the Bearcat. Yikes. This is exactly why I don’t have a 4 stroke on my boat. :-O

[jeff-register]

A 4 stroke has many more parts than a 2 stroke. Valves, cams, maybe push rods or followers, valve springs, valve seats & valve guides.
Late model motors have aluminum blocks to get a little lighter outcome. The ignition & carbs are too upgraded to run cleaner on newer stuff too. Look for how well it is warrinteed too. No spell check any more?

[vintin]

I would consider the Tohatsu 50 two stoke TLDI MD 50 in a short shaft version before I’d opt for the Tohatsu 50hp Four stroke.

http://www.tohatsu.com/outboards/50tldi_spec.html

[phil-b]

This (2014) page lists Direct Fuel Injection 2-stroke outboards allowed on Lake Tahoe:

http://tahoeboatinspections.com/2-stroke-ban/

Evinrude E-TEC (2-stroke DFI)
Mercury Optimax (2-stroke DFI)
Yamaha High Pressure Direct Injection (2-stroke DFI)

(All look to come in "large sizes" only)
Wasn’t able to spot anything about the Tohatsu DFI’s on Lake Tahoe….

[vintin]

quote Phil B:

This (2014) page lists Direct Fuel Injection 2-stroke outboards allowed on Lake Tahoe:

http://tahoeboatinspections.com/2-stroke-ban/

Evinrude E-TEC (2-stroke DFI)
Mercury Optimax (2-stroke DFI)
Yamaha High Pressure Direct Injection (2-stroke DFI)

(All look to come in “large sizes” only)
Wasn’t able to spot anything about the Tohatsu DFI’s on Lake Tahoe….

From the link you provided for Tahoe:
"If your watercraft/engine has a California Air Resources Board (CARB) Star rating on it, it is allowed on the Lakes of the Tahoe Region."

Tohatsu 50 hp TLDI® Benefits:

Air assisted direct fuel injection system that provides excellent fuel economy
Extremely quiet operation
Excellent horsepower-to-weight ratio
Lightweight and compact
Available in short (15”) & long (20”) shaft lengths
Ultra-low emission, EPA and CARB approved
5 Year limited warranty

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