No way to pin a bad reputation on Yamaha.  Parts are high, but so are my Merc and OMC parts.  I mean you can get a bad one in any brand.  Too many people swear by their Yamaha motors for there to be any widespread problems.  Good luck with your search for a good motor, whatever the brand.
		 
		
		
		
		
		
		
		
		
	
	 |