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Anyone have experience with these two motors, Yamaha and Mercury?
harbor15	#1  Posted on 01/16/10 - 5:58 PM
Member Posts: 6 Comments: 0 Joined: 01/14/10	I'm interested in a couple of small boats. Not looking for a large boat, just something inexpensive yet reliable to use close to shore in calm waters. The plan is to hold onto the boat for quite a while. The decision may come down to the motors as the prices are similar. One has a 1995 Yamaha Pro 50 hp 2-stroke (13' 1995 BW Dauntless). The other has a 2003 40 hp Mercury 4-Stroke (2006) 152cc Key West. I'm awaiting more specific information concerning hours before choosing one to go forward with a survey, but both appear to be clean and okay so far. Thanks.
HarleyFXDL	#2  Posted on 01/17/10 - 6:58 AM
Member Personal Page Project Albums Posts: 917 Comments: 30 Joined: 07/24/07	Both are good motors, you need to find out which has the best service in your area. The decision comes down to which boat you prefer. To me there is only one choice ;-) Kevin 1988 11' Super Sport, 1987 Johnson 15hp. If you think education is expensive, try ignorance "Vegetarian - old Indian word for bad fisherman."
burtim	#3  Posted on 01/17/10 - 8:41 AM
Member Personal Page Posts: 178 Comments: 0 Joined: 02/10/08	I have a 2001 40 Hp Mercury and have been quite happy. It is a two stroke though, so I am sure it's a bit different than what you are looking at.
DWinter	#4  Posted on 01/17/10 - 9:11 AM
Member Personal Page Posts: 252 Comments: 0 Joined: 01/02/10	That "Mercury 4 stroke" is actually built for Mercury by Yamaha. We call them Mercaha's. Edited by DWinter on 01/17/10 - 1:33 PM Duane G Winter 1984 BW Sport 15 Center Console
hevysrf	#5  Posted on 01/17/10 - 1:10 PM
Member Posts: 17 Comments: 0 Joined: 10/20/07	I've got a couple of seasons on an early 90's Yamaha pro 50, very light weight, 100 to 1 factory oil ratio, always starts. It's only 700 cc, not much low end for a 50 hp. Carbs like good fuel, but very easy to rebuild when gummed up. Some lower unit corrosion on mine with salt water use. MartyD
CES	#6  Posted on 01/18/10 - 6:02 AM
Member Personal Page Photo Albums Project Albums Posts: 2681 Comments: 7 Joined: 04/27/07	I'm a Yamaha guy myself, those things are bullet proof. Cliff 1966 13' Sport with a 1993 40hp Yamaha 2 Smoker
harbor15	#7  Posted on 01/18/10 - 7:31 AM
Member Posts: 6 Comments: 0 Joined: 01/14/10	How do 50 hp Suzuki motors compare?
HarleyFXDL	#8  Posted on 01/18/10 - 12:49 PM
Member Personal Page Project Albums Posts: 917 Comments: 30 Joined: 07/24/07	All the engines built now are very good. Name any engine manufacturer and there is a die hard group that stands behind it. Kevin 1988 11' Super Sport, 1987 Johnson 15hp. If you think education is expensive, try ignorance "Vegetarian - old Indian word for bad fisherman."