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peterl



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Outboard engines
For you boating guys, looking to replace my current yamaha with a new 30 hp.
With the high prices of yams these days, am looking at a mariner or an e tec, any experience of these engines.
In my opinion, I would love another 4 stroke yamaha, has everything I want with the exception of the price tag! for a grand less, I can have a e tec .....but I have heard the price reflects the quality and servicing after 3 years is pricey!!!!
The mariner ticks all the boxes, but the gear shift is on a twist grip, it doesn't,t seem normal and not sure if I will get use to it.
Any pointers / experience would be appreciated,

Pete
Post #285523 26th Nov 2013 9:32pm
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Glynparry25



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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 Shocked - 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 Thumbs Up .

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 Thumbs Up

I can't advise any other engines as all ours were 115+hp........ Maybe go for a 250hp upgrade Cool Wink Thumbs Up

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Post #285529 26th Nov 2013 9:40pm
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yobbie



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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.
Post #285538 26th Nov 2013 9:53pm
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Likeomg



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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...
Post #285540 26th Nov 2013 9:57pm
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peterl



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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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excossack



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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

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Post #285544 26th Nov 2013 10:03pm
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Tiger



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I have a Seagull it makes a nice noise.

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Post #285573 26th Nov 2013 11:29pm
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excossack



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Seagulls are cracking engines. 1999 Defender TD5 110

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Post #285655 27th Nov 2013 11:14am
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bpman



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drop LandLord a PM Thumbs Up
Post #285657 27th Nov 2013 11:38am
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yobbie



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Good idea Landlord deals with Yamaha
Post #285674 27th Nov 2013 1:23pm
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mick



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Suzi is your best bet go onto ribnet and do a search plenty of discussions on there Thumbs Up
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Landlord



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Thanks for the recommends, prices will be on the way to Peter tomorrow. Thumbs Up 2007 TD5 90 Hard Top
Post #285842 27th Nov 2013 10:54pm
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peterl



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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.
Post #285877 28th Nov 2013 7:32am
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