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Looking at a 95 90HP Yamaha 2stroke for my 64 Sakonett.
Are there any problem areas to look for in this model?
Assuming that it checks out with a service shop, what is a ball park price for this vintage in the Pacific Northwest?

Will it fir the same mounting holes as my 1984 Johnson 60HP/

Thanks

Patrick

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Generally speaking the Yamie are very releible solid runners. The very early models (pre 1990s) were prone to shift shaft failure. Believe it or not they did not use stainless steel for some reason. I have also heard that Yamies are sensitive to temperature but I have not experienced any problem (knock wood)

I have an 1989 90 HP and runs like new. They changed very little since they were introduced in the states in 1984. Production for US ended this year for 90 2 stroke...

Things to look at closely are the same as other outboards, compression, lower unit, salt or fresh water use, test the PTT, how well does it idle, and general appearance under the cowl...

Are you looking to buy this from a dealer, can it be started/demo'd?

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Thanks for the quick reply.

I found 1 on Craigs list. Have asked many questions, from 2 pictures it looks very clean. I will not buy without taking it to a dealer/ service shop, for a evaluation.
The year that I am looking at is a 95.
The asking price is 2500.
Is that price in the ball park?

Dumb question, but were the motors made in Japan or the US?


Cheers

Patrick

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Patrick,

$2500 does sound like a reasonable price if it is excellent condition (with no issues) and yes they were made in Japan (when their quality was at the highest...:-) Kidding aside perhaps you would post the Craigs list link for others to eyeball...

Are the controls and gauges included, I would expect them at price?

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Shiftshaft and temperature is correct. Yamaha out boards need a lot of water to cool them.