Re: New Guy-first outboard?

[David Stanton]

quote 20mercman:

I was referring to the 1960’s Mercury 9.8 and 6hp motors. These are very quiet vs. the older Mark models. The full cowl hood traps significant amounts of sound and these are very user friendly motors. They are just as quiet as my 58 Fleetwin, which is also very quiet. As for larger motors, my FD-10 is significantly quieter than a Mk-25, so I agree with what you are saying from that vintage. The FD-10 is a 24:1 motor, and they also have more smoke than the Mercury. Different motors have different characteristics, both great motors.

Steve

I agree the 1960s Mercs got quieter…..as long as the sound absorbing pad wasn’t tossed if the glue came loose – and these are easily re-glued.
Dave