Yamaha outboards

**Duck Tape** · 03-24-2021, 08:29 PM

Don't waste your time ordering a boat with Yamahas or re-powering with one.

My tier 1 boat has turned into a tear.

**Bad Habit** · 03-24-2021, 08:41 PM

Dang
What's the issue with the yamis

**Duke** · 03-24-2021, 08:45 PM

Uh oh, sorry you’re having trouble.

You’re one of the few that have trouble out of Yamaha.

**Bad Habit** · 03-24-2021, 08:49 PM

Originally Posted by Duke

Uh oh, sorry you’re having trouble.

You’re one of the few that have trouble out of Yamaha.

I have had more trouble with my yamis than I ever did with American motors

**Duck Tape** · 03-24-2021, 08:52 PM

My trouble is they are backordered with no end to the problem in sight. My boat is sprayed and put to the side waiting on motors. I sold my 28. I have a condo rented for May. Yami must still have the China virus.

**Catdaddy** · 03-24-2021, 08:54 PM

I have been waiting on a 25 hp with electric start since October.

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**Duck Tape** · 03-24-2021, 08:59 PM

Mine has been moved from Jan to April. Tailwalker acts like they are not aware of the shortage.

I have twin Yami 425's planned.

400 Mercs would save me $20,000 and are more available. Can you trust them?

**Whackumstackum** · 03-24-2021, 09:01 PM

All outboard manufacturers are way behind right now, way behind. Increased demand and decreased production has created the perfect storm. Good news is a factory rigged new boat will get preference over a repower for sure, heard 8-12 months from my local Yamaha dealer.

**Duck Tape** · 03-24-2021, 09:07 PM

Well it sounds like I better cancel my Georgetown condo and forget June in the keys.

My third new Sportsman and this is my reward...

I am getting old and won't be able to take the offshore beating much longer.

**willk** · 03-24-2021, 09:09 PM

A buddy said he called looking FOR a 250hp. The dealer laughed at him. Oh and Mercs are #1 on the water...when they are in the water and not in the shop.

**Whackumstackum** · 03-24-2021, 09:15 PM

Originally Posted by willk

A buddy said he called looking FOR a 250hp. The dealer laughed at him. Oh and Mercs are #1 on the water...when they are in the water and not in the shop.

They’ve got they’re act together nowadays and are putting out a good product. Having good Service is the important part nowadays.

**FishSticker** · 03-24-2021, 09:28 PM

Originally Posted by Duck Tape

My third new Sportsman and this is my reward...

I thought you said Tier 1....

**Bad Habit** · 03-24-2021, 09:31 PM

Originally Posted by FishSticker

I thought you said Tier 1....

I didn't want to be that guy, Thanks for stepping up.
Do you need barge service?

**Chasbeau1** · 03-24-2021, 09:43 PM

Hard to imagine supply issues with anything these days. Wonder what gives?

**FishSticker** · 03-24-2021, 09:46 PM

Originally Posted by Bad Habit

I didn't want to be that guy, Thanks for stepping up.
Do you need barge service?

It was a fastball.....floating right down the middle.

And yes....we will. Waiting on notice to proceed...

**padl8697** · 03-24-2021, 10:19 PM

Look at Suzuki. From what I read, it's the best 4stroke on the market right now.

**Saltydog235** · 03-24-2021, 10:42 PM

Originally Posted by padl8697

Look at Suzuki. From what I read, it's the best 4stroke on the market right now.

Service and parts are an issue on Suzuki’s. Not very many shops in the low country carry or work on them and the few that do only a few would be considered reputable or reliable.

DT if you can get the Mercury, go for it. They’re gaining a bigger foothold these days. Those V8 400’s and 450’s are supposed to be great engines and weigh a lot less than the 425’s.

**Coastal Woodie** · 03-24-2021, 10:44 PM

Originally Posted by Duck Tape

My trouble is they are backordered with no end to the problem in sight. My boat is sprayed and put to the side waiting on motors. I sold my 28. I have a condo rented for May. Yami must still have the China virus.

A local dealer here has dozens of sold boats sitting on the lot waiting on Yamahas