thinking about putting a new motor on my boat , i am wanting a four stroke . what are you guys running
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thinking about putting a new motor on my boat , i am wanting a four stroke . what are you guys running
Have run Yamaha, Suzuki, and Merc. Pluses and minuses for all. What size boat, glass or tin, what size motor you looking at.
have a lowe roughneck looking at 75 hp , was thinking along the line of suzuki or yamaha
I have a new Yam F50 on a 17' tin mod-v Alweld. I love it, so smooth, sips gas, great response. I ain't even broke it in good yet. The 75 ought to be killer.
The 75 Yamaha is a sleek looking motor. I'm not sure how they match up weight wise but I have heard they shaved some pounds off the Yamaha. Both are good motors, it may boil down to dealer support. Getting service is a critical concern.
If I ever have to spend my own $$ on an outboard again, it will be a Suzuki. That's what I asked Excel to put on my new boat. My last one was bulletproof and gave me zero issues in 3 1/2 years of running.
I have two different boats with Yamaha motors on them. An F40 on one and a F115 on the other. My main boat that I run most of the time has a Suzuki on it (the main engine). Don't get me wrong, there is not a thing wrong with the Yamaha motors at all, I just like the Suzuki better. I do have a 9.9 yamaha high thrust as a kicker on this boat but there is a reason for that as well.
Like I said, I have both and there is nothing wrong with either brand at all, I just prefer the Suzuki over the Yamaha. Seems to be quieter, more fuel efficiant, and, unlike other motors, these are tank tested at the factory so you know you are being shipped the exact correct stainless steel prop.
I have Yamaha F115 and a Suzuki F115.
The Suzuki lean burn motor is a quieter fuel efficient motor.
With that said I would buy a four stroke that I could get the best price on and serviceable closer to home.
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Mercury or Yamaha, and of those 2 I would prefer Mercury. Suzuki is a good motor as well as Tohatsu, until you need service. Not many service centers around, lots of dealers but lacking support.
That right there is the key. Having service or parts available in your local area. When I first purchased a Suzuki, there were only two places in Michigan that sold them. When I needed to do an oil change I had to order all of my parts and service stuff online. That said, I did find a great place (Brown's) that has taken care of me and, despite there being 20 or so now in just a few short years, I still purchase my stuff online.Quote:
Originally Posted by huntinslabs
One thing interesting to note is that many dealers are having a hard time with certain brands. Some of them are being gobbled up by one or two companies before they ever hit the floor. This is resulting in increased wait times for certain motors. Dealers have started to carry other brands (such as Suzuki, Honda, Evinrude) simply because they couldn't get their hands on Mercury motors. This has resulted in shortages of certain motors from Yamaha and Suzuki and people are starting to pour over and purchase their products due to the longer wait times for the Mercury motors.
We all have our favorites for whatever reason, just like we all have the ones we hate. No different than cars or trucks. Suzuki marine allows you to make a comparison between motors in the same class.
I say go with the four-stroke. I have a 60hp Mercury {wish I'd opted for the 75hp) I purchased new in 2011. It's a really good motor and no oil and gas mixing but you do have to change the oil and filter like you do with an automobile. I can't speak of the other brands other than the 40hp two-stroke Yamaha my buddy has since 2007. Very quiet motor still.
not a fan of merc motors , the dealer i bought this boat from is a merc and yamaha dealer . but i have heard good things on the suzuki and was wondering if it was worth the extra drive to go that route
I have a F70 Yamaha on a 1754 PolarKraft and have had zero issues since purchased in 2012. Quiet, fuel efficient and trouble free. Also, service is readily available in my area. Absolutely would buy another !
the other evening i was at the ramp and this young man was putting his carp boat in and we talked for a little bit before i realized his motor was running , he had a yamaha
I ran a Yamaha on my Crestliner for 5 full seasons with zero issues.
I like Yamaha myself and the track records speak for themselves . almost every guide I been with that has to depend on a boat motor for more than just a ride to ketch fish as in might die if you don't come back is running one .
in Alaska that's the main motor and to be sure if I had a choice it would be a no brainer for me .
that said I have buds that run the new Suzuki motors and they sure seem to be sweet .
I have heard service is an issue on the Suzuki motors and parts as well but as they become more mainstream that will likely fade.
not a fan of mercury myself but I know folks that run them and have ok results as well
I am pretty sure most of the 4 strokes just sip fuel from what I hear and to be sure probably any of the 3 mentioned motors would get the job done for you quite well .
Have a 115 hp 4 stroke Merc and a 8 hp 4 stroke kicker, Yamaha. Both good motors, Yamaha is quiet and will run all day on a gallon of gas. I think if I had to pick between them I would buy a Yamaha.
I’m a Honda man. Great power and very quiet. Less maintenance than most others too. I have two on my Lund right now. Both four strokes. 90 main and 20 kicker for the hp restricted lakes. Love them both.
I have a Yamaha F115 on my dad's boat and a Suzuki DF140 on mine. Both are very quite but, both of us comment that his Yamaha, especially getting up on plane and running wide open is much louder than the Suzuki is. I have no idea why. As I said, both are quiet. I've actually left my big motor running for 30 minutes while tournament fishing. Not because I forgot to shut it off when I got to my trolling location but because I simply didn't hear it!Quote:
Originally Posted by Cosmo1975
Another CDC member with a Suzuki 90 left his running, loaded the boat on the trailer, and then determined his motor was still running! Most of the 4 strokes are quite and no matter what you select, there will be a huge differenence over a 2 stroke. This is one of the main reasons that a lot of people shy away from the Evinrude engines. They are much louder than their 4 stroke brothers. I am not a fan of Mercury motors either (nor are many of my friends and family)
Cozmo1975 as was said by some earlier, use the 3 L's of business...Location, Location, Location! Purchase at a location where you can get good service.
Have 2 yamahas now, both 2 stroke. Vz 250 and tlr 50. Have had problems with other and I take care of my stuff. I had 2 Suzuki's, also 2 strokes and they were bullet proof. A 50hp and a 75. One of my friends (a certified Yamaha mech. Calls them sa suk i but says they are good motors).