2002 Yamaha 2-stroke 30hp specs and opinions??

[james082273]

Thanks for any info anyone can give me!<br /><br />Since there currently isn't a 30hp in their line-up I can't find any information on this motor. Is it a 3-cyl? Are these motors pretty strong for their rating? What is the weight for a long shaft tiller, manual start model?<br /><br />The boat is rated for a 40hp tiller but if the weight saving is there it maybe worth it to go with a 30 hp. I do want all the performance I can get, but would the difference be insignificant or would I be sorry not going with the 40? The boat is a 15' Weldbilt .100 gauge mod-V jon boat.<br /><br />Other motors I am looking at are <br />40hp 2-stroke johnson<br />40hp 2 or 4 stroke mercs<br />40hp 4 stroke yamaha<br />50hp Honda (is what I really want)<br /><br />(All at iboats)<br /><br />Thanks,<br />James

 

[JB]

Re: 2002 Yamaha 2-stroke 30hp specs and opinions??

Hi, Jon Boater.<br /><br />The '02 Yammy 30 2 stroke is a 3 cylinder, 496cc, oil injected looper with rope start.<br /><br />It is listed in the 2002 catalog as short shaft only and weighs 132lb.<br /><br />You don't mention the years of the other engines you are considering, but if you need a long (20") shaft the '02 Yammy 30hp 2 stroke is out.<br /><br />Good luck.

 

[james082273]

Re: 2002 Yamaha 2-stroke 30hp specs and opinions??

Thats weard....iboats lists 2 of them one used and one new. Both 2002 and both 20" shafts. Missprint maybe?<br /><br />That is very light weight though. I wounder if they actually are 20".

 

[Dman]

Re: 2002 Yamaha 2-stroke 30hp specs and opinions??

I have a 94 30 hp Short Shaft and it's an excellent motor. Oil Injection is nice, 3 cylinder is smooth. I couldn't have asked for a better motor. <br />I too had to make the decision between a 30 and 40. 16 ft boat, max rating of 40. The 30 pushes the boat really well. <br />I was told by JB that the difference would be minimal between the 30 and 40. Maybe a couple mph's.<br />I would somewhat rule out a 2 cylinder after having a 3 cylinder.<br />Dman