"need advice quick" merc vs. yamah***

[rodster]

i have decide out of the two motors i must purchase for the same price. my 125 force is now dead..here are my options. both are 2 strokes<br /><br />100hp yamaha (year2000) with s.s. prop<br />115hp mercury (year2002) with s.s. prop<br /><br />please comment i need to decide by thursday.

 

[Bob_VT]

Re: "need advice quick" merc vs. yamah***

Go with the newer of the two. It has higher power and it is newer.<br /><br />Bob

 

[JCSuperman]

Re: "need advice quick" merc vs. yamah***

Rodster, I've had only one Mercury, one Force, and two Johnnies. Out of all the motors, I think the Merc and the Force were the best. The Force I had was a 1992, which if I remember was NOT a merc. But after that Force was made by merc...(not sure what year tho, "if I remeber correctly"). Sorry, my thought is that if you have a Force already, the Mercury would be a better choice due to the shift cabling "MAY" work... not sure tho.. maybe someone else would have better insight on this also. Good luck!

 

[Forktail]

Re: "need advice quick" merc vs. yamah***

I'm a Yamaha guy....but for the same price and 2 years newer and more hp? Is this a joke?

 

[Spidybot]

Re: "need advice quick" merc vs. yamah***

Would the Merc not also be under warranty?<br /><br />Add to the obvious, that a US Merc is much better off when it comes to service, number of dealers etc. etc.<br /><br />One day you are gonna need parts and knowledge..<br /><br />Consider the parts and fitting needed. Remote controls etc. should be included - otherwise will raise the total cost.<br /><br />I think (no matter Yammies are great too) that in this case the Merc is the right choise. On top of that, it's a great engine (rather good mpg too as it is 4-cyl).

 

[orca]

Re: "need advice quick" merc vs. yamah***

G'day. Check out the specifications. I dont have the figures with me but I think that the Merc is a lot bigger in cubes than the Yam.