Buying a new Yamaha outboard??

catdogcat · Posted: Sun May 15, 2005 4:59 pm Post subject:

Well I went with the 2003 model. Was a 1000.00 cheaper than the EFI model. Boat has been at the dealer waiting to get rigged up for two weeks. Hope they finish it soon. I plan on talking to the mechanic to see the best way to winterize the carbs.

Redƒox · Guest

Yup it's true... I don't use anything for winter storage on any of my Yami's. The longest RedFox has sat was 5-months (thats a record!)
I'm all hyped-up on EFI. In her fith-season, no problems at all with it! I tore-down carbs anally on all my motor cycles and snowmachines to keep them runnig right---you have to! Mad

OK fella's, I saw this thread and had to check it out, even if i really should not be on-line right now... Wink

(Still on Vacation Crook

) Greg

ffheap · Posted: Thu May 26, 2005 9:06 am Post subject:

Hi Folks,

I reengined last year a purchased a Yamaha 75 HP 4 stroke. I chose the Yahama because it has the largest dealer and certified mechanic network in the country. I also got a five year warranty, that takes me to 70 years old. I love the engine. It always starts right up, very reliable, very quiet. Best move I have ever made, after buying the C-dory.

Fred Heap

Sea Wolf · Posted: Thu May 26, 2005 10:00 am Post subject:

Fred-

On the same page here! The 2005 Yamaha F90 EFI that I purchased last fall should last me from now (63 on 6/9) to at least 75 or more. After that, I'll have to see whether 1)I'm still alive, and 2)what the EPA, CARB, and technological progress have brought to the boating world. Should be "exciting" times! Joe.