choice of 2 stroke 8hp outboard.....

[imported_mat_g]

Hello,

I'm trying to decide whether to buy a Yamaha or Tohatsu 8hp 2 stroke outboard. It's to go on a Zodiac 310 Acti-v.

Both weigh about the same, but the Tohatsu is nearly £200 cheaper the the Yam in the UK.

Is there any difference in performance and reliability between the two?

My heart says Yamaha, as my Dad always owned them and had no trouble.

Any opinions?

Cheers,
Mat.

 

[deejaycee_2000]

Re: choice of 2 stroke 8hp outboard.....

Hi Mat ... welcome to iBoats ..... On a inflatable, the yamaha will work the best .... you must never buy something because it is cheaper, always buy the best you can afford ..... the perforamce on yamaha is top class ... follow your heart, stick with what you know, and listen to your dad, he knows best ..... good man ....

 

[imported_mat_g]

Re: choice of 2 stroke 8hp outboard.....

but my Dad was a drunken idiot....

but yes, I think I'll go for the Yamaha.

cheers.

 

[tashasdaddy]

Re: choice of 2 stroke 8hp outboard.....

which has the best service center near you.

 

[steelespike]

Re: choice of 2 stroke 8hp outboard.....

Yamaha site is down right now but most of their line is at 100:1 fuel mix.I'm not sure about the 8 hp. though.

 

[steelespike]

Re: choice of 2 stroke 8hp outboard.....

Yamaha site is down right now but most of their line is at 100:1 fuel mix.I'm not sure about the 8 hp. though.

Yes indeed fuel mix is 100:1.
I think the primary requirement is a good established
dealer close by.

 

[imported_mat_g]

Re: choice of 2 stroke 8hp outboard.....

cheers for the replies.

Yes, there's actually good dealers for both nearby.

I ended up going for the Yamaha. I collect it at the weekend.

Saying that though, the spec on the Tohatsu was very good. Slightly higher cc too. I noticed that the 9.8hp is a tuned-up 8hp, and only weighs 26kg.

Mat.

 

[DJ]

Re: choice of 2 stroke 8hp outboard.....

1. Available service is #1 priority.

Oops', you said "2-stroke". The first sentence appiles, as always.

Other than that, you're on your own.

Sorry, #1 pretty much describes it.

 

[deejaycee_2000]

Re: choice of 2 stroke 8hp outboard.....

glad to hear that you went for the yamaha .... that's a good man ... you won't be sorry .... enjoy ..

 

[Chunder06]

Re: choice of 2 stroke 8hp outboard.....

I would buy them both....put the Yamaha on the zodiac amd use the Tohatsu as an anchor........lold.

 

[deejaycee_2000]

Re: choice of 2 stroke 8hp outboard.....

hahahaha ..... I fully agree chunder ....