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 Mercury or a Yahama 25hp?
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12/11/11 01:44 AM
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txsmoker
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I got a new boat and the max HP is 25..I know how good my old 2004 Merc run's, great..how about Yamaha's..ya like um???
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Re: Mercury or a Yahama 25hp?
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12/11/11 02:51 AM
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POP N CORK
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Re: Mercury or a Yahama 25hp?
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12/11/11 03:15 AM
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txsmoker
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4 stroke only. or do you spend the extra money and go with a Honda?
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Re: Mercury or a Yahama 25hp?
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12/11/11 03:46 AM
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txtider
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How much extra? I have a Honda and love it!
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Re: Mercury or a Yahama 25hp?
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12/11/11 03:53 AM
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txsmoker
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They are the most quite out there, they also have 3cyl instead of 2cyl like Merc and Yamaha..$500-$800 more as far as I can tell..
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Re: Mercury or a Yahama 25hp?
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12/11/11 03:57 AM
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Bottom_Bouncer
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Yamaha or Honda would be my choice.
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Re: Mercury or a Yahama 25hp?
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12/11/11 04:11 AM
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Bottom_Bouncer
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My merc has left me stranded on the lake before (Truman-Crappie Masters National Championship). Also, I can name 4 other people that have had trouble with Mercs.
Granted I ran a 30 hp 4 stroke merc for 3 years with no problems but my 115 hp left me stranded and for no good reason.
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Re: Mercury or a Yahama 25hp?
[Re: txsmoker]
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12/11/11 06:14 AM
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POP N CORK
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My last two motors have been a Honda. They were great motors but my yamaha seems to run a little smoother. If you do decide to get a honda get ahold of George (he's the owner) @ Tropical Marine in Marble Falls TX. He sold me scratch and dent crate (BRAND NEW) motors and they ran great. The only thing that was wrong on both motors was some wear on the engine cover, he knocked off about 25% of the price of a new one.
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Re: Mercury or a Yahama 25hp?
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12/11/11 04:42 PM
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txsmoker
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Scratch and dent sale, thats good info. thanks.
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Re: Mercury or a Yahama 25hp?
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12/11/11 06:11 PM
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Tipps
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Yamaha 100% out of the 2.
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Re: Mercury or a Yahama 25hp?
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12/11/11 06:41 PM
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Ken Gaby
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Been to Alaska a few times and always saw lots of Yamahas. On the river 35hp and 150-200hps on the big boats. I asked our captain if they were getting special deals on Yam. He said, no why? Cause I see so many everywhere. He said when someone makes one that will run better and longer, I'll buy it.
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Re: Mercury or a Yahama 25hp?
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12/11/11 07:40 PM
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txsmoker
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Thanks Ken, and I still may go with a Tiller but Yamaha seems to be at the top of the list as far as motors. I had a YZ125 dirt bike for years.
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Re: Mercury or a Yahama 25hp?
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12/12/11 04:18 AM
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Freeman Clark
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If you want to go fast get a Merc.If you want to get back get a Yamaha..Was at the coast onetime asked a deck hand why you don't
see many black motors,his reply when you go out you want to get back.
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Re: Mercury or a Yahama 25hp?
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12/13/11 10:49 AM
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ftabangler13
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Dad is on V-Max #2. Never left us stranded, never had any trouble starting whatsoever. Will haul pretty good too.
Gig Em Ags!
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