New yammie or similar

[tengals123]

Im looking for a new motor, since my last one blew up.... <br /><br />i'm in a position to explaor different makes and models.<br />100-130hp, $4000 to $5000 AUD used of course.<br />Is there anything I should be looking for or avoiding in a Yammie or similar?<br /><br />cheers

 

[bossee]

Re: New yammie or similar

Hi,<br />Yamaha F115 4-stroke is a rather proven outboard by now.<br />It has been on the market since 1999.<br />I use a F115 2003. Only problem I had with it was I did not know I had to put some grease on the trim pistons once in a while (otherwise the Trim&Tilt is noicy). Other than that it is an excellent outboard, as Suzuki DF115 or DF140 and Mercury 115 EFI.<br />Some more info about Yamaha F115 differences over the years:<br /> http://www.iboats.com/cgi-bin/ubb/ultimatebb.cgi?ubb=get_topic;f=30;t=003252#000002 <br /><br />Yamaha 130 hp 2-stroke is also a nice "old technology" (2-stroke, carburator) outboard if You prefer that.