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yamaha sho
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04/09/14 03:05 PM
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mitzel2316
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ok guys whats with all the boats on the website that have sho motors? everyone one of them almost seems to have blown a powerhead at some point? I was looking at buying one now im kinda nervous?
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Re: yamaha sho
[Re: mitzel2316]
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04/09/14 03:10 PM
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Ken A.
Groovy
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Groovy
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Mine is almost 3 years old. Never had a problem.
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Re: yamaha sho
[Re: mitzel2316]
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04/09/14 03:11 PM
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AWS
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If you can afford it go 4 cycle....big boat....250 SHO....as the Yamaha tech was repairing my boat at last years Skeeter Owner Tournament, I asked what should I do for reliability....that was his advice.
AWS Temple Bass Club 1974 ZX225 "the road goes on forever and the party never ends"
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Re: yamaha sho
[Re: mitzel2316]
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04/09/14 03:12 PM
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ShamrockSmith
TFF Team Angler
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I've had more powerhead/engine problems with my Optimax Pro XS than I ever had with past Yamaha's. Though I haven't owned a SHO. (Yet)
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Re: yamaha sho
[Re: mitzel2316]
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04/09/14 03:12 PM
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Chris Borden
TFF Celebrity
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TFF Celebrity
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Mine made it almost 4 years. Then blew two weeks ago! My next boat will also have a sho on it.
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Re: yamaha sho
[Re: mitzel2316]
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04/09/14 03:20 PM
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fouzman
Methuselah
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Methuselah
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On my third boat with a SHO. Never blown one.
"Things turn out best for those who make the best of the way things turn out" - Zachary Troy Schrah - a young man with vision far beyond his years.
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Re: yamaha sho
[Re: mitzel2316]
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04/09/14 03:47 PM
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9094
TFF Guru
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TFF Guru
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I have one and have never had a problem. Anytime a new motor comes out everytime one blows it goes on the internet. Same thing happened with the ETEC motors. There are lots of 2 strokes that blow too, just don't get reported. The majority of SHO owners have never had a problem.
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Re: yamaha sho
[Re: mitzel2316]
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04/09/14 04:13 PM
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GarySHO
Ice Ice Baby
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Ice Ice Baby
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I have had one 3 years. Zero issues. I know 6 other guys that have had them 3 years, all of them Zero issues as well.
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
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Re: yamaha sho
[Re: mitzel2316]
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04/09/14 04:17 PM
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DedShort
Extreme Angler
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I think they have been out long enough now that they have worked out all of the bugs. Most outboards are only as good as the owner. If you run them hard and don't take care of them, they will give you problems. If you take care of them, they will treat you right.
"Liberty is always dangerous, but it is the safest thing we have." - Harry Emerson Fosdick
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Re: yamaha sho
[Re: mitzel2316]
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04/09/14 04:22 PM
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silverZX225
Pro Angler
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Pro Angler
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Never any doubt, YAMMY ALL THE WAY !!!!!!!!!!!!!
"Fishhead for Life"
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Re: yamaha sho
[Re: mitzel2316]
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04/09/14 06:20 PM
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hoodoobaits
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Blew mine with 56 hrs on it. Yamaha had it back to me and on the water in a week. They never would tell me what actually went wrong with it. Still has a warranty and no issues since. Would definitely buy another one, was told by the dealership that they haven't had any that they have replaced come back yet. So I guess yamaha knew what the problem was and fixed it. ( I hope)
Last edited by hoodoobaits; 04/09/14 06:21 PM.
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Re: yamaha sho
[Re: mitzel2316]
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04/09/14 06:28 PM
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Hole Shot
Pro Angler
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Pro Angler
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I've had 2 with no problems at all other than.....well... 3 bent prop shafts solely due to operator error. Great engine!
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Re: yamaha sho
[Re: mitzel2316]
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04/09/14 08:57 PM
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elkhartdom
TFF Team Angler
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TFF Team Angler
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broke mine in via yamahas instructions, almost 200 hours so far and no problems at all with the motor, other than operator running the prop into the mud ect. a fine strong recommended motor, not as expensive as you might think, e me here and I can try to help you out on one woody
at the sound of my name, fish tremble HI HO SILVER AWAY!!!ranger Z521,250 sho,black and silver TD: BMET 6263 http://theboatcentertx.combmoet@facebook "I humble myself before God, there the list ends" Sam Houston
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Re: yamaha sho
[Re: mitzel2316]
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04/09/14 09:38 PM
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BarW
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Outdoorsman
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Glad here all the good news. I'm picking up my new skeeter in a week with a shiny new 250 SHO. I do intend to follow the break procedure to the letter as well.
Last edited by BarW; 04/09/14 09:39 PM.
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Re: yamaha sho
[Re: mitzel2316]
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04/09/14 10:11 PM
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B.Hollingshead
Extreme Angler
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Extreme Angler
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I've heard there is 4 things as why they have blowed to much idle, not broke in correctly, not letting them warm up and not drove like you stole them.
Last edited by Ranger Holly; 04/10/14 12:02 AM.
Branden Hollingshead
38-DD's and counting
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