4 Stroke Yamaha 150 v. Honda 4 Stroke 150

[imdatloya]

Trying to decide whether to go with the 4 stroke Yamaha 150 or the 4 stroke Honda 150 for use on a 20' Proline Sport (Deep V). Primary use in salt/brackish water. Any suggestions??

 

[mellowyellow]

Re: 4 Stroke Yamaha 150 v. Honda 4 Stroke 150

welcome aboard,<br />both are good motors. for me it would come down<br />to which one had best parts/service avail. in my<br />area. do you have a previous relationship with<br />either selling dealer? waiting 3 weeks for a part<br />can be tuff during fishing season...<br />good luck,<br />M.Y.

 

[imported_JD__]

Re: 4 Stroke Yamaha 150 v. Honda 4 Stroke 150

imdatloya <br />I researched them both before I settled for less and ordered a Johnson 140 4-stroke. An honest and highly skilled mechanic I know told me as far as quality goes he wouldn't turn over his hands for the difference between the Honda or Yamaha , it was a matter of personal preference. However, he was very impressed with the v-tec technology on the Honda and also said that Honda was extremely customer service oriented. I think the Honda weighs more and the Yamaha has more Cubic Inches. He said they were both excellent engines. He stated that some Yamaha's have an internal sacrificial anode in the water jacket that requires some engine disassembly to replace, don't know if it applies to the 150-4. I think mellowyellow hit the nail on the head.<br />JD

 

[rodbolt]

Re: 4 Stroke Yamaha 150 v. Honda 4 Stroke 150

hello<br /> about the only thing Honda and Yamaha have in common is they burn gasoline are 4 cycle and are made in japan. almost all yamahas built in the past 20 years or so have an anode in the cooling passage.<br /> the late model 4 and v6 engines as well as the 3.1 v6's have anodes that are replacable without removing the heads. so far I have never seen an anode in the cooling system on an outboard that worked, as soon as they dry off and they calcify they quit working anyway. I would never ever remove a head just to check the anode due to that reason. I would look close at who stocks parts and who can service the motor. both have good reputations for reliability. good luck and keep posting