2015 Repower

[Sea Wolf]

although it seems like Les Lampoon said Honda US warranty does not cross the boarder ??? is that possible - I might have got that wrong).

I may have this wrong, but it's been my understanding (a guess) that the national importer of the motor governs the warranty in the nation served.

This means that "Honda Marine Group, USA" controls the warranty issues in the U.S., and not the Honda manufacturer in Japan, at least directly.

Of course, they (U.S. Distributor) have to work in cooperation with the manufacturer in Japan, but the policies in the U.S. and Canada (with its own distributor) could be different.

Looking at it globally, there would be no way Honda in Japan could address all the world wide warranty issues in each country, and thus they'd make the distributor in each country responsible for managing heir own balliwick, which might be very different in the USA compared to, say, Indonesia, South Africa, or the Belarus.

Oh, and by the way, this is why if you bought a Honda from a dealer in Mexico to save money, the U. S. dealerships won't honor the motor with their warranty, since you didn't by it through their network: manufacturer/importer/distributor/dealer, etc.

Joe. :teeth :thup

 

[ColdWetDog]

I have not looked at the Yamaha 115 for the C Dory. I had a Yamaha 115 on a Century 18 foot CC and have a Suzuki 140 on my Caracal 18. (The Suzuki 115/140 is 2044 c c, and 410 lbs.) Both were/are very good engines.

The Honda is 1496 cc vs the 2200 cu in for the Tahotsu (Honda). The reason I might consider the Tohatsu, is if the Honda gauges and controls could be used. I would prefer the Suzuki for several reasons.

As for weight--not a huge issue--I could move two of my batteries forward and get 140 lbs out of the stern--I run heavy most of the time anyway. My kicker is only 30 lbs.

However, a good point, and I probably would have to compare the various options, if I was really going to swap out a 330 hour carbed engine for an injected one...

I repowered from a 2007 Suzuki DF90 which was infected with the exhaust manifold issue to a 2014 Yamaha F115. Wonderful engine. The extra few horses are notable coming out of the hole and the little bit of extra midrange torque is also helpful holding it on plane at low speeds. I tend to run my 22' Classic pretty heavy - inflatable, extra gear often extra fuel, doesn't seem to bother it. It was also noticeably quieter than the Suzuki which is a wonderful thing.

 

[Tommy J]

"COLD WET DOG" thanks for the info. Is your Yam 115 the new generation (377#)? How is your MPG compared to the Suzuki 90? Is there a large or small difference in power between the 90 and 115 hp. Do you need trim tabs to keep the bow trimmed down or does it trim ok with just motor trim? Also how much fuel do you carry (what tanks do you have?). What kicker do you have? Sorry for all the questions but this is really helpful to me. Tommy J.