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March 18th, 2015, 11:47 PM
#1
New outboard
I'm looking at replacing my '99 Johnson 25hp triple that has been mostly problems with either a 25hp 4-stroke Honda or Yamaha.
Looking at the websites, Yamaha wants a shade over $4000. Honda seems to think $5300 is more reasonable.
I think both are comparable engines, why would Honda think theirs is worth a 35% premium? I have to speak to both dealers and find out what's included in their prices, prop, fuel tank, etc. Maybe that will explain the price difference a little better.
Does any one have a fact based opinion on one brand over the other? Any known maintenance issues?
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March 18th, 2015 11:47 PM
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March 19th, 2015, 07:45 AM
#2
Ok, I've had both. Had a 1996 Honda 25 LS tiller, it had a pile of hours on it. It had a couple gaskets go on it and I had it overhauled. The mechanic said the engine interior looked as good as new, virtually no wear(synthetic oil), and as I was looking to upgrade gave the motor to my son for his big 14 foot Lund. He's happy like a pig in a truffle field. No other running problems with that motor. I have a 40 Yamaha LS tiller on the same boat, just a quiet as the old 25 Honda. Honda wouldn't budge when I tried to trade it at the dealer, wasn't even interested. I saved about $2K buying the Yamaha over the Honda. It was pretty much a no brainer for that deal. Matter of fact one thing that PMO, was Honda wanted over $500 just to get a tiller for the 40. Good luck in your choice BTW, most engines over a certain size now ( 10HP?) don't come with props, they're abut an extra $100-140.
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March 19th, 2015, 05:24 PM
#3
You're paying for a name. Go with the Yamaha and you won't be sorry.
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March 21st, 2015, 06:14 AM
#4
Has too much time on their hands
As sawbill said.
I have owned several of both brands. Yamaha would be my choice even if they were same cost.
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March 26th, 2015, 08:24 AM
#5
Price out a Suzuki as well. I have 2 of them, and I can't say anything bad.
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March 31st, 2015, 02:42 PM
#6
Ok. I took every ones advice to heart. I got quotes on all three brands, Honda is out the window. They want a $1400 premium over the Yamaha, and even one dealer, who sells both, cannot explain it. I'm going with the Yamaha, the deal I have cooked up is for a F25, short shaft, tiller, electric start, with prop, fuel tank and additional 2 years on warranty, bringing it to five years for $4149 +tax. Going to pick up a second prop as well.
Learn all you can about nature. What we don't understand, we fear and what we fear, we destroy.
Teach a young person to hunt and fish, after all, someone taught you.
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March 31st, 2015, 05:40 PM
#7
I've owned both and the biggest difference is the gas mileage - advantage Honda.
Roe+
A bad day hunting or fishing is better than a good day at work.
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April 3rd, 2015, 09:45 AM
#8
The Yamaha will still get way better fuel economy than my existing 2stroke.
Learn all you can about nature. What we don't understand, we fear and what we fear, we destroy.
Teach a young person to hunt and fish, after all, someone taught you.
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April 3rd, 2015, 11:52 AM
#9
Interested in selling your old 3 cylinder? I always loved those motors.
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April 3rd, 2015, 01:03 PM
#10
I was going to trade it in, but if the price is right. You'd have to come up to pick it up. PM me for more details.
Learn all you can about nature. What we don't understand, we fear and what we fear, we destroy.
Teach a young person to hunt and fish, after all, someone taught you.
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