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Yamaha or Evinrude??
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05/02/15 08:35 PM
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GulfCoastReelist
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Im buying a new bay boat but dont know what motor i should go with! Ive looked at them with yamaha 150, 200, and evinrude etec 150 and 200. I really like the new Epic boats! Just dont know the difference in motors. fuel economy, noise, reliability ect. What are yall experiences?
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Re: Yamaha or Evinrude??
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05/02/15 08:53 PM
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russcue1
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Get the one that says yamaha!
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Re: Yamaha or Evinrude??
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05/03/15 01:21 PM
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Pat Goff
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I run a yamaha, but really don't care what anyone else has, but...here's how to tell what YOU want to choose.
Tell the sales guy to shut up, take a break and leave you alone.
Walk around back to the shop, find the #1 motor tech, and ask HIM which motor he'd buy. There's your UN-biased opinion.
Pat Goff Seadrift TX
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Re: Yamaha or Evinrude??
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05/03/15 08:53 PM
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Fishspanker
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Suzuki fourstroke if it's a option. Super reliable . Great fuel mileage .
The Sheep who only fears the Wolf is eaten by the Shepherd.
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Re: Yamaha or Evinrude??
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05/03/15 09:57 PM
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Jig Man
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I'm in the market also, ran an Evinrude for years, but! Its gonna be a Yamaha 4 Stroke EFI for me this time. It helps being able to spend time riding and fishing with both. Good Luck!
Life is Good..<><
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Re: Yamaha or Evinrude??
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05/04/15 02:05 AM
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Pat Goff
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Zukes, Honda, Tohatsu, all good motors, right up until you need to find parts.
Pat Goff Seadrift TX
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Re: Yamaha or Evinrude??
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05/05/15 05:59 PM
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wahoobill
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I had a Yami 200 on my 23' mako for 24 yrs, It died..(go figure)...then I repowered with a 2010 Yami 200-- 2 stroke for both(because of the weight)-- I will never ever buy anything ELSE but a Yami...they are not cheap, but you have heard --"you get what you pay for"... Yami the best engine on the market-- period!!
WAHOOOOOO...!!
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Re: Yamaha or Evinrude??
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05/07/15 01:09 AM
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Thanks guys! went with a Yamaha F200 cant wait to get it!
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Re: Yamaha or Evinrude??
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05/08/15 11:34 PM
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Fish Art Texas
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yamahas are the best outboard motors made period.. pat goff said it all.four stroke is all you need to know-great on gas and longevity
Joe Spurgin
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Re: Yamaha or Evinrude??
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05/09/15 07:39 PM
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Bluwave Mike
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Both are good motors. I have Yam but want a ETEC. As long as its not a Black motor that starts with M you will be fine. Just my .02
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Re: Yamaha or Evinrude??
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05/10/15 03:54 PM
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captain steve barnes
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From what I hear the new Yamaha 200 is a good motor but more like a strong running 150 than a 200. Ya'll left out the New Mercury 150 that is the lightest most powerful four stroke 150 out there with full 3 liters of displacement.Mercury is also easier to maintain than Yamaha and Suzuki and has maintenance free valve train. I'm on my second pair of Mercury 150's with 0 downtime. Sold my first set with 900 hours and they still brought 7,000 each so resale is good because of the success of this engine.
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Re: Yamaha or Evinrude??
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05/10/15 05:45 PM
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Fritz423
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Both are good motors. I have Yam but want a ETEC. As long as its not a Black motor that starts with M you will be fine. Just my .02 I'm surprised Mercury doesn't rate higher. I've had a 90 Merc marine since 2001. I've had to replace the lower unit but still runs fine. Is there something about Mercury I don't know?
Wishin' I was fishin', and dreaming of beer
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Re: Yamaha or Evinrude??
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05/16/15 12:52 AM
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Freeman Clark
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If you want to go fast get a Merc. If you want to get back get a Yamaha.
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