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 Yamaha sho or hpdi
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03/29/16 08:41 PM
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Bodie
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I'm in the market to get a newer boat. I have found two skeeters both are 2011 year models one has a sho and the other is a hpdi. Which one would you prefer. Both have around 220 hrs.
2019 Z20 250mercury 4stroke
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Re: Yamaha sho or hpdi
[Re: Bodie]
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03/29/16 08:43 PM
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JMac-D
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Re: Yamaha sho or hpdi
[Re: Bodie]
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03/29/16 09:04 PM
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Frank the Tank
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Re: Yamaha sho or hpdi
[Re: Bodie]
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03/29/16 09:09 PM
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TwoLakes
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I would go with the SHO. I have a 250 on my boat and love it so far.
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Re: Yamaha sho or hpdi
[Re: Bodie]
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03/29/16 09:12 PM
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Bigron119
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SHO 4 Stroke and uses no oil with each tank of gas, just change out one or two times a year. HPDI (2 Stroke) does. Price the Oil. I think the fuel economy will also be better with the SHO. The SHO is now a better Reliable Engine than in the past. I would seriously consider that option.
But you did ask for our Opinions between the 2 options.
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Re: Yamaha sho or hpdi
[Re: Bodie]
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03/29/16 09:14 PM
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Kay Dyson
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? has the sho been rebuilt, I think 2011 was the cut off yr. There was post about it, 2008-2011 sho's recalled I think.. I have a HPDI, but would like a sho..
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Re: Yamaha sho or hpdi
[Re: Bodie]
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03/29/16 09:16 PM
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Outdoordude
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Scott Jones
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Re: Yamaha sho or hpdi
[Re: Bodie]
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03/29/16 09:19 PM
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Bodie
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I was looking on boat trader it just has the hours I haven't talked to anyone just getting some research in before I decide. I really do appreciate your opinions and help.
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Re: Yamaha sho or hpdi
[Re: Bodie]
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03/29/16 09:20 PM
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5Redman8
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HPDI's have a terrible reputation.
IF I had to choose between those.... I would go with the SHO
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Re: Yamaha sho or hpdi
[Re: Bodie]
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03/29/16 09:30 PM
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East Bay Guide Jeff Brandon
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I sold a 2011 SHO with 347 hours on it, and it performed flawlessly. I have owned HPDI's and currently own a 2013 SHO and love it !! My recommendation is the SHO.
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Re: Yamaha sho or hpdi
[Re: Bodie]
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03/29/16 09:55 PM
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Ken A.
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I also have a 2011 250 SHO and it has been flawless. I did get the letter from Yam saying they were going to replace the powerhead but I have until May 2017 to get it done.
Ask the seller if he did the same.
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Re: Yamaha sho or hpdi
[Re: Bodie]
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03/29/16 10:24 PM
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SAKS
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I have an HPDI but if I get another boat it will have a 4 stroke so SHO would be my pick between the two.
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Re: Yamaha sho or hpdi
[Re: Bodie]
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03/29/16 11:04 PM
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Jpurdue
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I've got the HDPI. I've had zero problems. Great engine, but definitely likes oil! It's not as pricey as folks make it out to be. It's 30 bucks a gallon online and unless you are putting an insane number of hours on your boat, I wouldn't let it make a buying decision for me.
"Bragging may not bring happiness, but no man having caught a large fish goes home through an alley." -A.L. www.LunkerLore.com
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Re: Yamaha sho or hpdi
[Re: Bodie]
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03/29/16 11:06 PM
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184Champion
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Having worked on both I would go with the SHO.
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Re: Yamaha sho or hpdi
[Re: Bodie]
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03/29/16 11:14 PM
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Hole Shot
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SHO. Had a 2011 and never had a problem with it, well expect for the prop shaft which was an operator error.
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