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| Glynparry25 Member Since: 16 Feb 2009 Location: Miserable Midlands Posts: 3015   
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From the experience I gained from being the boat member at a dive club (lots of boat neglect before me) Ensuring it is looked after is a major factor in how long it will last- they had a Yamaha 140 which was 5 years old where the coolant channels had corroded through the block
 - basically was worthless. The other engine we had was a Selva 115 (Yamaha) which was 10 years old with similar use but was washed out and serviced on time- was like new and sailed through services without needing any extra parts.
Another bonus is that Boat engines are like Land Rovers..... if it is looked after and serviced correctly it won't lose much value  .
Sounds like your heart is set on the Yamaha- end of the day it should last you 10+ years (depending on use) and as long as you look after it you will have no problems with it either. I would say it is worth the extra if you can stretch to it
I can't advise any other engines as all ours were 115+hp........ Maybe go for a 250hp upgrade  
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26th Nov 2013 10:40pm |
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| yobbie Member Since: 15 Nov 2010 Location: Isle of Wight Posts: 714  
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I work in the marine industry, I can't recommend what make to buy but Honda 4 stroke outboards do not have a great reputation.
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26th Nov 2013 10:53pm |
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| Likeomg Member Since: 29 Jun 2012 Location: Lake District / Newcastle Posts: 2655 
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we have a 30hp yamaha on our 'tender / fun boat' its a hell of a engine 14 years old 2 stroke, serviced regulay and goes like f%$k the local marina (on lake derwentwater swear by suzuki 4 strokes) never heard much bad about any of them...
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26th Nov 2013 10:57pm |
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| peterl Member Since: 08 Jan 2009 Location: Pembrokeshire Posts: 312 
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Thanks Glyn, use to have Suzuki 250's on the rib and they never missed a beat, never had an issue with the previous yamaha either, but Suzuki don't do a 30.....
The other issue I forgot to mention is the best local agent in my opinion sells mariner / yamaha. Pete |
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26th Nov 2013 11:00pm |
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| excossack Member Since: 22 Feb 2012 Location: North West Posts: 5996 
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I have a two stroke Tohatsu 3.5hp and that goes well on my bath tub. A mate has a 40 or a 50hp Tohatsu 4 stroke on his rib and that goes well. I think Tohatsu are a re-badged Yam or Suzuki? 1999 Defender TD5 110
Regards John M0VAZ Econet Station 48 no clock |
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26th Nov 2013 11:03pm |
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| Tiger Member Since: 06 Jul 2012 Location: Wales Posts: 2265 
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I have a Seagull it makes a nice noise.
Fast it ain't |
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27th Nov 2013 12:29am |
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| excossack Member Since: 22 Feb 2012 Location: North West Posts: 5996
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Seagulls are cracking engines. 1999 Defender TD5 110
Regards John M0VAZ Econet Station 48 no clock |
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27th Nov 2013 12:14pm |
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| bpman Member Since: 21 May 2008 Location: Oslo Posts: 8069 
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drop LandLord a PM
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27th Nov 2013 12:38pm |
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| yobbie Member Since: 15 Nov 2010 Location: Isle of Wight Posts: 714
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Good idea Landlord deals with Yamaha
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27th Nov 2013 2:23pm |
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| mick Member Since: 08 Feb 2010 Location: Yorkshire Posts: 2109  
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Suzi is your best bet go onto ribnet and do a search plenty of discussions on there
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27th Nov 2013 9:55pm |
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| Landlord Member Since: 27 Oct 2009 Location: Hampshire Posts: 582 
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Thanks for the recommends, prices will be on the way to Peter tomorrow.
2007 TD5 90 Hard Top |
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27th Nov 2013 11:54pm |
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| peterl Member Since: 08 Jan 2009 Location: Pembrokeshire Posts: 312
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Suzi's are great, had them before, but they don't do a 30 as far as I can see.
Landlord on the case, thanks to all. |
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28th Nov 2013 8:32am |
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