Got a friend thats looking at a used boat with a 05 Yamaha 250 hpdi on it. Never had a Yamaha so thought i would get yalls opinion on this motor Good or bad. Has 250 hours on it He has never owned a boat so needs a little help

I have a 2008 225 HPDI. Here's my take after 1.5 years of owning this boat/motor (It is on a 1992 Champion 201)

Pros: Starts instantly, cruises at 50 + MPH, tops out at 65+ with a 25P prop, comes out of the hole very well if propped correctly even with this heavy boat, no mechanical problems except a leak in the trim seals which I replaced in about 2 hours.

Cons: Its heavy, fuel system maintenance is imperative if you want it to stay together, fuel system maintenance is rather complicated (there are 12 fuel filters, 2 Low pressure fuel pumps and two high pressure fuel pumps on this motor) and you have to do it yourself or it gets expensive in a hurry.

Overall, it has been a good motor so far.

Wayne

they are good fuel efficient motor if you are not prepared to spend four to six hundred on fuel system once a year probly need to pass on it most folks run them til it doesnt run right by then the motor is hurt.

Called and said he bought the boat now he looking for a cover for it. Ranger z21 dual console if anybody knows where he can get one new or used