Are outbord motors, today better then the once made in the 70s

[mcgill]

Hello


just one qestion ,,,,are outbord motors,today better then the once made in the 70s 80 or 90s are thy all around better motors and if so y

 

[robert graham]

Re: Are outbord motors, today better then the once made in the 70s

About like today's cars, much better in lots of ways, but maintenance and repairs can be very expensive, and not easily done by old shade tree mechanics. My 1999 Yamaha 90C premix suits me fine and I can do all preventive maintenance myself and keep her running like a top. If I have to get a new motor, will have to buy a book and learn how to maintain it. Good Luck!

 

[JB]

Re: Are outbord motors, today better then the once made in the 70s

Yeah. What Robert said. Worlds better in terms of technical sophistication. Worlds worse in terms of owner maintenance friendliness.

 

[connemaraisland]

Re: Are outbord motors, today better then the once made in the 70s

Incedibly better in all respects - easier to start, much quieter, use half the fuel and do people have issues???
My only issue is this - I sell boats as a living and can sell a complete 18ft Larson inboard with a 190hp 4.3 Merc, a trailer for $23,995 brand new. A New Yamaha F225 sells here in Canada for $23,795, no boat, no trailer, no prop, no controls or anything else - I would like someone at Yamaha, Mercury, BRP explain that to me as they are all pretty much priced the same. Outrageous!

 

[robert graham]

Re: Are outbord motors, today better then the once made in the 70s

Incedibly better in all respects - easier to start, much quieter, use half the fuel and do people have issues???
My only issue is this - I sell boats as a living and can sell a complete 18ft Larson inboard with a 190hp 4.3 Merc, a trailer for $23,995 brand new. A New Yamaha F225 sells here in Canada for $23,795, no boat, no trailer, no prop, no controls or anything else - I would like someone at Yamaha, Mercury, BRP explain that to me as they are all pretty much priced the same. Outrageous!

You've got a real point there, but folks just keep buying them!