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However,..I like the Yamaha s alot. The 90 I had was bulletproof even after being sunk twice.
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Doug aka "Hammerhead" Jensen Beach, Florida '77 V-20 165 I/O 
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04-24-2010, 11:59 AM
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 (just busting)....
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1987 V20 w/1987 150HP Yamaha on a Shoreland'r Trailer 1978 16.5 Airslot w/1996 120HP Force on a Four Winns trailer 1996 V21 w/1993 200HP Mercury on a Shoreline Trailer All towed by a 5.7L Hemi Durango. If God didn't have a purpose for us we wouldn't be here, so Live simply, Love generously, Care deeply, Speak kindly. (Leave the rest to God)  Silence, in the face of evil, is itself evil. Not to speak is to speak, not to act is to act. God will not hold us guiltless.
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04-24-2010, 12:22 PM
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I'd vote for teh Rudes, which ever one was fresh water. Old Yamahas get real expensive real quick when you start replacing parts. Contrary to popular belief, they do berak down, figure double the price for any parts comparable to a Merc or Johnrude. Around here, we don't rebuild Yamaha lower units, we repalce them, it ususally takes big hammer, chisel, and torch to get one a part after its been in salt for a while. DOn't forget the trim systems(probably Yamahas weakest point), only recently has there been any aftermarket trim motors available for Yamahas, soem of the oem motors are staggering in price
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04-24-2010, 09:36 PM
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YAMAHA 150!!!!!!!
I've had 3 V-20s. First had a 115 johnson. Underpowered. Second had a 150 Yamaha, PERFECT match up. Current has a 200 Yamaha. Screams, but a tad overkill. I thought the 150 was the ideal match up. And hands down Yamahas have been the best engines I've ever had.
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04-26-2010, 10:48 AM
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Only because it says "everyone respond", I will throw in my worthless and opinionated response.
 I would throw a new impeller in #1 and be proud to have an American made motor on the back of my boat.
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Sorry to say that I no longer have a 1984 V20 :(
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04-26-2010, 07:43 PM
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Ok, after much looking and consideration, I have put a deposit on a 1988 200 Evinrude. The catch is that when I called the guy about his motor it turned out he had a 1988 200 evinrude which is going on my 20dc, a 21' Sea Ox with a 1988 Johnson vro 200(needs a powerpack), and a 1988 175 parts motor. The Boat sits on an ez loader trailer that is in pretty good shape other than some hardware surface rust. I ended up taking the package deal. Now the dilemma is which boat to keep... I wonder if I can swing keeping both... lol
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