Thnks. Bob,I had a Yamaha 30 on another boat and it was the best dang motor I had ever owned!I had that motor over 10 yrs. and you could bump start it even the day I sold it! A tune-up and a pump impeller was all I ever did to it! That was before ethanol though.Those yammers made all the other manufacturers wake up and take notice with 3 yr. warranty, 100:1 oil mixture, and the first counter rotating motors for off-shore boats. Some of the looking that I have done lately puts Mercury50 out there by way of top-end, hole shot, weight, fuel economy.Even the Merc 60 did not produce that much more hp. for the buck!
OLD FISHERMEN NEVER DIE, THEY JUST SMELL THAT WAY!!
All I can tell ya is I have a 1984 150 yamaha , which yamaha replaced the power head in 1987 21 days after the warntee was out FREE , I still have that engine on my 1985 Ranger 350 v LOVE IT. RR
(83?86?) 130hp yamaha on 20 CC Run in SW--I love the motor!
86 115 Yamaha. Stater been replaced, powerpack been replaced, carbs rebuilt, and 2 years ago, she all but locked up on me. Replaced with a remanned engine block and was back on my way. still running that motor today. It has never left me on the water. It has always either started right at the ramp, or not. Never got me out and then died or not start back.CF
The Original Woodsgoat Hater
2011 NWR Bash Yellow Perch Champion
I have a 1987 Pro V 150, bought used i've had it for over 20years. Had to put a starter, and stearing cable on. Runs great, but with the BS gas now days its hell on hoses and seals, I put some fuel additve in the gas. Have fished lots of hours on it
Guys, The big buzz is the new 70 2stroke Yammy anyone seen one on the water. Looking at manning up a 1650 with all the motor it will ever need, want , desire or me purchase. Help please on EXPERT VICE ONLY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!11