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2003 yamaha 225 vmax
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04/26/16 03:18 AM
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Table Rock Native
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Any opinions about a 2003 yamaha 225 vmax or a 2005 yamaha vmax? Are these good motors. I have no experience with a yamaha, lifelong mercury person. Looking at 2 skeeter boats that have these motors. Thanks
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Re: 2003 yamaha 225 vmax
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04/28/16 08:31 PM
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mitchmoore01
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They're good motors. Top end won't be the same as your mercurys, but they'lll be strong. I would go with the hpdi though, I don't have much of any experience with the efi other than that a lot of people I know still run them with little to no issues. Good luck with your purchase!
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Re: 2003 yamaha 225 vmax
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04/30/16 05:45 PM
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BODA
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I run a 2006 150Vmax, with CARBS! Ive had it for about 5 years now, never winterized it because I run it year round....it has done nothing but RUN
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Re: 2003 yamaha 225 vmax
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04/30/16 09:43 PM
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militarybrat
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V Max ox66 and the carb motors are pretty much bullet proof. I am not a fan of the HPDI and would not own one.
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Looking
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05/15/16 01:23 AM
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Table Rock Native
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Wanting to spend around $15000 on a boat. Champion or Skeeter 20 footer. 200 HP mercury or Yamaha. Thanks.
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Re: Looking
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05/15/16 04:15 AM
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JoeFriday
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If it is a Ox66 or HDPI, I would recommend going completely through the fuel system as a precaution. Like any motor, they can pop. The good is that they run fine for a while if not properly maintained. If they are properly maintained, you'll probably get many hours out of either of them. I have a Ox66. Not knowing the maintenance history, I went completely through the fuel system including sending the injectors off for a clean and calibrate. That's when I learned 4 of my 6 injectors were running rich. While better than lean, the motor wasn't finely tuned. Once I finished everything, it ran a ton better. Mind you, it wasn't running badly when I got it, but I wanted the piece of mind that everything was right.
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