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Originally Posted by spareparts View Post
early reports show gear case issues with the V8's. Shift actuator issues with both V6 and V8, recall and update already underway. I'd give them a year before purchasing. the Mercs are report-ably faster than the Yamaha's by quite a margin. Suzuki 4 cylinders tend to repower better than the Yamaha's on heavier boats as their increased displacement makes a ton of torque(about 40 lbs heavier in weight as well). The Yamaha 4 cylinder 200's have been a bit of disappointment in performance
good to have someone in the know...keep us informed Thanks
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