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I need some advice on a yamaha
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08/08/15 06:15 PM
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BUBBAJ 115
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Thinking of buying a boat that has a 2007 150 4 stroke yamaha. Anyone have any input on this particular motor. I had heard that at one time yamaha's had a problem with blowing heads but not sure if that was true. Motor looks clean and am going to do a compression test and a lake test. Thanks for any help.
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Re: I need some advice on a yamaha
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08/08/15 11:04 PM
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SALLYSUE
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Re: I need some advice on a yamaha
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08/08/15 11:53 PM
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Re: I need some advice on a yamaha
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08/09/15 12:47 AM
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forsanmedic
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I have a 90hp 4 stroke yamaha and no problems out of it.
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Re: I need some advice on a yamaha
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08/09/15 02:01 AM
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TCK73
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A good friend of mine has a 2007 one and it has been flawless.
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Re: I need some advice on a yamaha
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08/09/15 12:44 PM
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bush hog
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I'm running a 150SHO but it's still new. Have a good mechanic check it out like you mentioned and that's about all you can do. I'm not an outboard mechanic but I did make my living turning wrenches on heavy equip and came to realize a long time ago that an engine is just a bunch of nuts, bolts and parts looking for a place and time to scatter, doesn't matter who made it. You get some good ones and bad ones, no matter the brand. Sorry,,, I got windy. Back to your question, I've had 3 Yamaha's and love em.
To whom much is given, much is required.
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Re: I need some advice on a yamaha
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08/09/15 04:49 PM
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Have a friend that has a 2006 4 stroke. Just put it in the shop and had a crank shaft break in half for some reason. Other then that no other problems with it. I have a 2007 2 stroke 175 Yamaha and haven't had any problems at all. If it has good compression shouldn't have any problems with it!
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Re: I need some advice on a yamaha
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08/09/15 06:05 PM
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DKennimer
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Get a leak down test done.
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Re: I need some advice on a yamaha
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08/09/15 08:03 PM
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KB1953
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Ask for all service records.
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Re: I need some advice on a yamaha
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08/10/15 12:23 AM
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BUBBAJ 115
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Thanks everyone. Only 250 hrs on it but it has been seting for a few yrs and been started here and there. After all the test I will do a full work up on the motor and should be good.
Last edited by JP Guide service; 08/10/15 12:24 AM.
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Re: I need some advice on a yamaha
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08/11/15 03:33 AM
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Santonio Banderas
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The larger v Max HPDI had some issues but the smaller ones always seemed pretty solid. I hope to hell that my larger one keeps holding up.
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Re: I need some advice on a yamaha
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08/25/15 12:44 PM
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JLP
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I have an 2009 Four stroke with almost 700 hrs and no issues.
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Re: I need some advice on a yamaha
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08/25/15 03:56 PM
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SamCollins123
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I have heard some guys saying they had a brand new boat with a Yamaha motor and had to sell it because they got tired of working on it
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Re: I need some advice on a yamaha
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08/25/15 08:39 PM
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Mulkey
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ive had a 97 Yamaha 150 vmax carb motor, for 5 years and it has never been in the shop for motor issues. Had the lower rebuilt twice because of stumps. Before I total the boat.
Ive got an 99 Yamaha 225 OX66 now for a year and a half, and not a single issue with it.
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Re: I need some advice on a yamaha
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08/26/15 04:10 AM
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Santonio Banderas
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Thinking of buying a boat that has a 2007 150 4 stroke yamaha. Anyone have any input on this particular motor. I had heard that at one time yamaha's had a problem with blowing heads but not sure if that was true. Motor looks clean and am going to do a compression test and a lake test. Thanks for any help. Google mercury Optimax problems, evinrude etec problems, Yamaha vmax, sho, etc problems........ You will find a list of problems on each one. I have personally had Mercury, Evinrude and currently Yamaha outboards and can tell you that they are all good and they all have issues.
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