Yamaha Outboard Question

[MO' MONEY]

I've always been a Merc fan, but am considering selling my older 150 and getting a new complete rig down the road. What are your feelings on the yamaha 150 4 stroke vs the Vmax hpdi. I've heard the 4 stroke is not much better on gas and lacks in performance, and also heard it is the best thing since sliced bread. I know I love the top end speed of a 2 stroke, but its nice not to have to worry about oil reservoirs and deal with the smoke and noise. Any experiences, opinions, etc would be appreciated.

[ATM]

Once you go four stroke you'll never go back.

[Speck]

I'm a huge Yamaha fan. I've owned both the F4 and Vmax. If I had to choose, all things considered, I'd go with the four stroke hands down!!!! Quiet, dependable, no two stroke oil to worry about!!!! The little bit you give up in weight, you will more than make up for in fuel economy and noise!!!!

[MO' MONEY]

Thats what Ive been told as well. I was around one on the U of M research boat, and that thing was nearly silent at idle and you could hold a conversation at WOT. plenty of low end power, but it was on a bay boat so its not going to be a speed deamon. I'm not racing them either so 5-10 mph lost is not going to be a breaking point. Is the gas consumption really as good as people say it is?

[Wannabe...]

Young buck like you....go with a merc 2.5L with a chopped midsection with a 32" Spinelli.

Wannabe...

[MO' MONEY]

I already have people that won't get in a boat with me driving after the stock 150 two stroke hit a few barge wakes on the river... May not hurt to slow me down... I'm putting too much into my retirement every month to never get to see it.

["G"]

I am on my second Yamaha four stroke.....I like them....and yes they do very well on fuel mileage.

[Eagle 1]

WHEN THEY FIRST CAME OUT THEY WERE A LITTLE SLUGGISH . DON'T SEE THAT NOW . NEVER DELT WITH LARGER MOTORS THOUGH . WOULD BE INTERESTED TO HEAR FROM THOSE WITH NEWER ,LARGER 4-STROKES THAT OWNED ONE WHEN THEY FIRST CAME ABOUT .

[MO' MONEY]

Thanks for the info G

eagle1, that may have been the case with the fellas that gave me the reports of lacking power. Then again, some boats are just sluggish due to size and weight. So my sources may have just been underpowered for their boat. Thanks again for your input, from reviews of the newer motors, it sounds like they have the problem taken care of.

["G"]

Plenty of pep...easy starting even in cold weather....quiet....smooth running. Its the only way to go.