Yamaha or Tohatsu??? 50hp AND 25-30hp

[riverrat321]

Hi guys. Im about to buy a 50hp outboard and also possibly a 25-30hp outboard. I'm buying new and need performance, reliability and something that doesen't sound horrible. 2 stroke not 4 stroke. Any ideas???

 

[ivar]

Re: Yamaha or Tohatsu??? 50hp AND 25-30hp

Both the Yam and Tohatsu 50hp 2-stroke triples are nice, reliable engines. The Tohatsu is also available with direct injection. <br />Performance should be similar, possibly a slight edge to the yamaha. <br />As for the 25-30hp engine, I've no experience with the current tohatsus or the 25 yamaha. But I've several buddies that got the 30hp yamaha triple and they are all happy with it.

 

[stan_deezy]

Re: Yamaha or Tohatsu??? 50hp AND 25-30hp

Hi riverrat321 and welcome to iboats.<br />The Yam triple is good engine but I've known people have some problems with them, usually fuel systems and poor servicing.<br />The Tohatsu (or Nissan) are great engines that just seem to run forever (thousands of Japanese commercial fishermen can't be that wrong!)<br />Tohatsu are the best kept secret in the motor world as they don't advertise big but their engines do all the talking for them. I've had quite a few tohatsu's and would gladly recommend them to anyone.

 

[ziemann]

Re: Yamaha or Tohatsu??? 50hp AND 25-30hp

Welcome to Iboats Riverrat!<br /><br />Use the seach function above. You will find a wealth of information here on those hp ranges. I am partial to the Nissan/ Tohatsu. Both have proven to be extremely reliable. Let your budget and the quality of your local dealer drive your decision process.

 

[riverrat321]

Re: Yamaha or Tohatsu??? 50hp AND 25-30hp

Thanks for the help guys. I will check in later to see if anyone else has any ideas and will also search previous posts. Thanks again.