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2005 Yamaha 60 four stroke for 1981 Sport 15 for skiing
Keven	#1  Posted on 08/04/11 - 8:19 AM
Member Posts: 157 Comments: 1 Joined: 05/20/09	Hey everyone, I am going to look at a 2005 Yamaha 60 4stroke for my 15' Whaler tonight. I've been doing some research but then I read something about 60 hp being a little low for water skiing. I wanted to double check with you all before I took the plunge on your thoughts. It was kind of surprising because my 13' with a 40 2 stroke can pull 2 skiiers no problem. This boat will be used for all kinds of things from booze cruises to diving to skiing. What is the general consensus on the Yamaha 60 4 stroke? Edited by Tom W Clark on 08/07/11 - 9:14 AM 1981 15' Custom powered by 2005 Yamaha F60
Keven	#2  Posted on 08/04/11 - 10:54 AM
Member Posts: 157 Comments: 1 Joined: 05/20/09	Also, is there anything I should know about doing a compression check on this motor? What should the readings be (never done one on a 4 stroke before)? 1981 15' Custom powered by 2005 Yamaha F60
Bake	#3  Posted on 08/04/11 - 11:04 AM
Member Personal Page Project Albums Posts: 902 Comments: 8 Joined: 01/30/06	I would think 60 up would pull a skier up. You may have to prop it down but it should be able to do it.
dgoodhue	#4  Posted on 08/04/11 - 11:29 AM
Member Posts: 278 Comments: 0 Joined: 10/04/05	A 60hp on a 15' should ski atleast as well as a 40/13' Dave
tedious	#5  Posted on 08/04/11 - 12:27 PM
Member Personal Page Posts: 1072 Comments: 2 Joined: 09/07/08	Is the 2005 a carbed motor, or were all the F60s EFI?
Keven	#6  Posted on 08/04/11 - 12:50 PM
Member Posts: 157 Comments: 1 Joined: 05/20/09	I was under the assumption it is EFI, at least I hope so. Also note that the 40 on the 13 is a 2 stroke, while this is a 4 stroke. I know the 60 2 stroke was more than enough to pull up to slalom skiers behind my buddy's 15. 1981 15' Custom powered by 2005 Yamaha F60
Keven	#7  Posted on 08/06/11 - 1:24 PM
Member Posts: 157 Comments: 1 Joined: 05/20/09	It is EFI, and is currently in my garage. It came with a free boat which definitely belongs at the redneck yacht club. In the mean time it will be fun to use while I paint my whaler. Going for the first outing tomorrow, I will let you know how it goes. 1981 15' Custom powered by 2005 Yamaha F60