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Yamaha 4 stroke vs. Merc 4 stroke
souweine	#1  Posted on 03/24/08 - 10:42 AM
Member Personal Page Posts: 85 Comments: 0 Joined: 02/27/07	Me again... I hope to make my powering decision soon.. so hopefully the motor questions will stop How about the Mercury vs. Yamaha 4 strokes? Slight weight difference, how about real world problems? Is the Yamaha worth a couple of hundred over the merc? Thanks again! 1988 Revenge 22WT
Jeff	#2  Posted on 03/24/08 - 10:51 AM
Member Posts: 1987 Comments: 34 Joined: 04/02/05	Jeez Josh, Decisions, decisions. Honestly do you have a local dealer that you prefer to work with? One that is really trustworthy, honest, and provides great service? If so pick the brand he sells. I would let that decide which motor to buy. There will be very little difference between these motors. Every motor has it's problems and you could find anecdotal incidents of problems for each all over the internet. Edited by Jeff on 03/24/08 - 10:52 AM 1993 23' Walkaround Whaler Drive
souweine	#3  Posted on 03/24/08 - 11:55 AM
Member Personal Page Posts: 85 Comments: 0 Joined: 02/27/07	Jeff, That's part of the problem. I have a great merc and yamaha place nearby. Horrible for me.... I am leaning towards the merc... its about a $800 difference. 1988 Revenge 22WT
Phil T	#4  Posted on 03/24/08 - 2:46 PM
Administrator Personal Page Personal Album Project Albums Posts: 6994 Comments: 6 Joined: 03/26/05	Since the dealer service is not an issue, how about the cost comparison for rigging? If you plan to do it yourself, price out all the gauges, cables, throttle etc and see where you are. Hope this gets you to the trigger. 1992 Outrage 17 I 2019 E-TEC 90, Viper 17 2+ 2018 Load Rite Elite 18280096VT
Davidk	#5  Posted on 03/24/08 - 5:13 PM
Member Posts: 196 Comments: 1 Joined: 12/05/07	I just had the 100HP Yamaha installed. I'm splashing next weekend. Maybe I can give you my impression then.
joninnj	#6  Posted on 03/24/08 - 7:10 PM
Member Personal Page Posts: 408 Comments: 3 Joined: 06/07/07	David, Me again as well... If you are looking at a few years used could be the same engine, Yamaha made the Merc 4 stroke power heads for a few years up until a 2005 or so ??? may be off a year or so... The bandy new ones are a bit different. the best Jon in NJ Many other boats and outboards in my boating history The Whaler is the one I like the best!!!
souweine	#7  Posted on 03/25/08 - 4:56 AM
Member Personal Page Posts: 85 Comments: 0 Joined: 02/27/07	The merc I am looking at is an '05.... is there a way to tell who made the power head? 1988 Revenge 22WT
joninnj	#8  Posted on 03/25/08 - 7:23 PM
Member Personal Page Posts: 408 Comments: 3 Joined: 06/07/07	Hi Joshua, If I were to guess, I would say the 05's were merc's but I am really not sure. I assume that you are looking at a 90 HP 4 stroke... The Yamaha forum would be a good place to ask... You will need sign up and join. http://www.yamahaoutboardparts.com/ This is sponsored by boats.net. The best Jon in NJ Many other boats and outboards in my boating history The Whaler is the one I like the best!!!
jvz	#9  Posted on 03/25/08 - 7:53 PM
Member Personal Page Posts: 215 Comments: 10 Joined: 03/16/07	Always had Yamaha for outboards ... through the years,.... 40 on the 13, 90 on the Montauk and the 150 on the Outrage. They have been fantastic ! Good luck with your decision ... Edited by jvz on 03/25/08 - 7:54 PM
wrangler	#10  Posted on 03/26/08 - 9:40 AM
Member Posts: 264 Comments: 0 Joined: 03/14/08	The most dependable motor picked overall was Yamaha, Honda was second. Look at the govt and police boats in your area. What are they using for 7 day a week continous service? They go out a lot more than weekends. Mercury is the only US make but Black Anchors as they are called here are not seen on the govt, state and city boats. BRP, Yamaha and Honda. No suzuki or merc's.
TexasOutrage	#11  Posted on 04/04/08 - 5:31 PM
Member Personal Page Posts: 246 Comments: 1 Joined: 02/16/08	Which one did you decide to get?