Quesion about Yamaha outboards

[redfish chaser]

That mechanic that tried to steer you from a Yamaha was meerly trying to keep you in a relm that he was comfortable with and probably could make the most profit. Chances are he had the parts in stock and such. I own a 2001 Yamaha 150 ox66 saltwater oil and fuel injected model that I bought used in 2006 with 52 hours on the clock for $6500. I now have 660 hours on it. I run 3100 rpms @ 30 mph making roughly 3 mpg swinging a well worn 23 pitch prop. Top speed 41 mph @ 4800 rpms. I don't dog this motor but I run it in some extremely shallow water (sometimes no water) and use all it has to offer on occasion. My hull has a short tunnel at the transom that allows my prop shaft to be even with the keel. My only problem was the screen at the bottom of the fuel pump that feeds the injector pump plugged up. Cleaned it myself and its been "fish on" since then. Yamaha has a top notch product.

[jasoncooperpcola]

I have two 86 150 Yamahas on my 250 Sportsman. As far as electrical problems the only problems electrical i have had are the oil injection black boxes. First one tank started overflowing and then the other tank on the other motor began overflowing. We ended up trashing the whole injection system and going to premix. Probably a good thing to do anyways. Other than that they are very reliable motors. They never skip a beat and as long as they have fuel they will run. (i probably just jinxed myself, i will let yall know tomorrow if they still run)

[macojoe]

my 87 did the same on the motor tank, i had to buy a new float for $130 yamaha parts don't come c heap!! but i still own one