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Posted by gloucesterman on 12/31/09 - 9:03 AM

I am considering the purchase of a lightly used 1999 Montauk 17 with a Yamaha 90 Inshore series motor. Is this motor suitable for saltwater use? I have searched many forums and have not been able to answer the question. Any help would be appreciated.

Posted by Tom W Clark on 12/31/09 - 9:08 AM

There is no such thing as an "Inshore series" Yamaha 90. You and your motor will be fine.

Posted by msd58 on 12/31/09 - 9:47 AM

gloucesterman wrote:
I am considering the purchase of a lightly used 1999 Montauk 17 with a Yamaha 90 Inshore series motor. Is this motor suitable for saltwater use? I have searched many forums and have not been able to answer the question. Any help would be appreciated.

Great set up. Got one myself. Fine for saltwater:

http://www.whalercentral.com/infusion...er_id=1337

Edited by msd58 on 12/31/09 - 9:57 AM

Posted by Bake on 12/31/09 - 9:49 AM

I think that inshore was more of a branding than a change to the 90 Yamaha motor. If I remember it had a decal that faded to green. It should be fine for salt water use. Still you have to do a lot of washing and cleaning to care for any salt water motor.

Posted by slush on 12/31/09 - 9:52 AM

Tom W Clark wrote:
There is no such thing as an "Inshore series" Yamaha 90. You and your motor will be fine.

I would beg to differ on that. I have one on the boat I am restoring.

[img]http://www.andrew-burgess.com/whaler/motor.JPG[/img]

Posted by Tom W Clark on 12/31/09 - 9:57 AM

I stand corrected.

I can still assure gloucesterman that he and his motor will be just fine.

Posted by slush on 12/31/09 - 9:58 AM

Tom W Clark wrote:
I stand corrected.

I can still assure gloucesterman that he and his motor will be just fine.

From what I understand the "inshore" series is actually designed for saltwater use.

Posted by gloucesterman on 12/31/09 - 10:13 AM

Thanks for the replies. Feeling much better about the "Inshore" designation.

Posted by MW on 12/31/09 - 11:50 AM

Just remember to flush out your motor after "EVERY" use. A good washdown on the outside, any chip's or peeling paint after the season must be addressed (sand, prime, paint, easy patch work, spray paint's avail. @ the dealer). Keep it WELL GREASED, and it should last a long time. I use "Interlux" Trilux "Prop & Drive" anti-fouling "CLEAR" paint on the lower unit and motor bracket because I moor my boat, it REALLY help's discourage marine growth.