[Skools Out]

yeah i might want that ol 175 but, from what i've read the best on the market is Yamaha. I've got 2 yamaha's and never had a seconds problem with them. I did change the reeds to Boyesen Reeds. Little better fuel mileage. If i could i'd put Yamaha's on all mine but they are higher than OMC. I've had a few Merc's and they just aren't that well built of a motor. They have alot of electric box and oil injection problems. Are pron to throw a rod and knock it through the block. Merc's will dollar you to death. I've rebuilt a couple Merc's too. But I've got a few friends with the newer Suzuki 4 Strokes and man I want one of those. My next new motor will be a Suzuki. Now the Honda is a great motor but hate to say this cause RAP will be up tonight worried lol. Honda's have a major issue with an Aluminum washer under the power head that if it gets wet it will start to eat away and cause an oil leak in your crank case lower seal. You can replace the washer but it will only give you time till it gets wet. Requires removing the power head. I talked to a Honda mech. he said they were trying brass ones on some at the shop he's at Shop is "Wheels & Keels" of New Port NC. So far the ones he fixed were still going strong with no problems from the brass ones. The OMC products are great for lasting but they use alot of fuel and they need the oil injection removed on the 97 and older models. Are great motors inside. Rarely see them throw a rod through a block. Strong motors.