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 ***Yamaha vs. Mercury***
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06/22/11 08:30 PM
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B_Thomas
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I have just started to think about selling my boat and getting into a bigger one. In the past couple of days I have noticed that there seems to be a lot of '08 and newer boats for sale with Yamaha motors. I have never owned one or road in a boat powered by one. I am just wondering if the boats for sale, powered by Yamaha, are because of problems and the motor not holding up or are they just a good or better than a Merc? I guess it comes down to; are they out there for sale because of problems or popularity?
 Wish All Fair Weather And Tight Lines!
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 Re: ***Yamaha vs. Mercury***
[Re: B_Thomas]
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06/22/11 08:32 PM
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fouzman
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Because everyone changed over to the Yamaha SHO engines and is selling their old HPDI's.
Seriously, they are both great engines. And both will have problems as do all outboard motors. Ford or Chevy. Take your pick.
Coincidence is His way of remaining anonymous.
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Re: ***Yamaha vs. Mercury***
[Re: B_Thomas]
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06/22/11 08:33 PM
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Mike Keenan
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This will turn into a Ford Vs Chevy debate....Both have their issues and both are well built for sure.
R.I.P. Mike "pappy" "broken rod" Green born 07-16-62 on to better fishing 06-10-08. www.basscat.com
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Re: ***Yamaha vs. Mercury***
[Re: Mike Keenan]
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06/22/11 08:37 PM
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B_Thomas
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Yeah I was afraid it would. Just trying to find out a little more on the Yamaha.
Wish All Fair Weather And Tight Lines!
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Re: ***Yamaha vs. Mercury***
[Re: B_Thomas]
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06/22/11 08:40 PM
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Mike Keenan
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The SHO is better on fuel then the Opti according to a tech I spoke to. I test drove one during the college championship a few weeks ago. The Sho is super quiet and ran decent.
It's going to be about who prefers what...
R.I.P. Mike "pappy" "broken rod" Green born 07-16-62 on to better fishing 06-10-08. www.basscat.com
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Re: ***Yamaha vs. Mercury***
[Re: Mike Keenan]
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06/22/11 08:43 PM
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Kens3313
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I got the old school mariner 225 EFI and it does fine with me had not had any problems in 6 years. Its a 99. I rarley get it above 5000 rpms.
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Re: ***Yamaha vs. Mercury***
[Re: Mike Keenan]
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06/22/11 08:45 PM
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B_Thomas
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Ok. So to make this easier I should not let the brand of motor decide wether or not I buy a particular boat. Just wanted to make sure there wasn't anything out there about the yamaha That I needed to know before buying a boat.
Thanks.
Wish All Fair Weather And Tight Lines!
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Re: ***Yamaha vs. Mercury***
[Re: Kens3313]
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06/22/11 08:46 PM
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grout-scout
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I agree on the SHO comment, hot item.
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Re: ***Yamaha vs. Mercury***
[Re: Kens3313]
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06/22/11 08:54 PM
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Puma 54
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I have had both as well as OMC's. The Merc and the Yamaha are good products. The OMC's I have had did give me problems. I currently run a 2008 Yamaha 250 HPDI. 210 hours as of this weekend and no issues at all so far. The Mercs seem to be faster than my Yamaha but this could be subjective too. Look at the overall deal and the warranty differences then make your best decision. Good Luck!
scott
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Re: ***Yamaha vs. Mercury***
[Re: Puma 54]
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06/22/11 09:51 PM
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Re: ***Yamaha vs. Mercury***
[Re: Easy Fisherman]
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06/22/11 09:55 PM
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South TX Legend
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Yamis are Great Engines. I think the reason you are seeing the 08,09, and 2010 HPDIs 2 strokes on the Market is the Yami guys want to upgrade to the new 4 stroke SHO.
I have ran nothing but 2 stroke yamis on my boats for 13 years, and my next engine will be the SHO. Hopefully next year god willing.
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Re: ***Yamaha vs. Mercury***
[Re: rkr1991]
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06/22/11 09:59 PM
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GarySHO
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I have had 3 yammys including the current SHO. I have spent exactly ZERO hours in the shop for warranty or any other problems. I can't say that about the Merc's I have owned.
![[Linked Image]](http://i1359.photobucket.com/albums/q784/GarySHO/myspace-graphic-funny022_zpsfe2f4386.jpg) A vote is like a rifle; its usefulness depends upon the character of the user- Theodore Roosevelt Broken Bow Lake Fishing Guide 2020 Caymas CX 20 PRO and 250 SHO Hochatownfishingguide.com Originally Posted by Allison1 All hail Trump, no matter what.
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Re: ***Yamaha vs. Mercury***
[Re: GarySHO]
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06/22/11 10:17 PM
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HasBen
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I have had Mercurys on the last 4 boats I have had including the current 300XS and have had no problems and have spent no time in the shop except for scheduled maintenance.
“ When you're racing, it's life. Anything that happens before or after is just waiting.”. Steve McQueen
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Re: ***Yamaha vs. Mercury***
[Re: HasBen]
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06/22/11 11:05 PM
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RangerP
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The only thing I know is that the opti gets better fuel mileage than the hpdi.
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