2018 F300 Yamaha Outboard

[EZZ70]

Hey Guys I am testing the waters on selling my Yamaha F300, it has around 800hrs. It was purchased and services at Port Albernie Boathouse, I had all fluids changed and winterized before I created it. I also have a full run-up report of the engine before it was winterized. Gauges and aluminum prop sold with engine...

I am thinking of asking $18,500 as Port Albernie said its worth $19,500 without any rigging...

I am considering a twin setup rather than a main plus kicker

 

[scott craven]

Twins sound good but you are looking at least $40K by the time you pay tax and controls
The 300 hp with a kicker would likely use less fuel and come in 300-400 lbs lighter
just a thought....

 

[kingblazer84]

your going backwards @Robert Snyder lol supposed to be building not selling... but what scott said is right on point I dont think its worth it run what your brung!

 

[Buckethead905]

Hey Robert,

I would stick with a single 300 and a kicker. We have Twin 150 Yamahas on our Pursuit, and as much as I love them, I would prefer a big single. The maintenance of two motors is a kick in the nuts every time you have to service or repair them. Twice the chance of something going wrong as well. Just my two cents.

 

[EZZ70]

Ok, ill take that option off the table thx gents

 

[Captain PartyMarty]

I see this old debate is on going.... I am currently working on making this decision. I am leaning toward twin 200's on my Seasport but as the wife points out a Single 350 is cheaper. I however would like twins + the kicker. The cost is a quite a bit higher for sure but you have to pay to get into the cool kids club....

 

[EZZ70]

I want to be in that club.... haha Ou-pick me!

 

[fishin solo]

Single and kicker is the most practical lol but twins and a kicker would be mint..... you only live once

 

[hippaisland]

Think it depends what you use your boat for... if your ever going offshore tuna or on longer trips I’d highly recommend twins... limping back on a kicker from 25 plus miles could be trouble if the wx takes a turn. If you use it locally more stick with a single and avoid the double maintenance and headaches as mentioned above.

 

[EZZ70]

Think it depends what you use your boat for... if your ever going offshore tuna or on longer trips I’d highly recommend twins... limping back on a kicker from 25 plus miles could be trouble if the wx takes a turn. If you use it locally more stick with a single and avoid the double maintenance and headaches as mentioned above.

Tuna!, I likes that option

 

[Wild Bill]

Those long cold Alberta winters give you to much time to think don't they....

 

[EZZ70]

Those long cold Alberta winters give you to much time to think don't they....

aye, yes they definitely do, a little too much at times I’m afraid... I can see pros and cons to both setups, at the very most I’ll get to use the boat 3 weeks a year so maintenance and fuel is not a huge concern. Even Yamaha twin 115 would be adequate... At the end of the day a single will suit my needs just fine as well and is the lightest option!

I am getting PM’ed a few offers but with older twins, one is on 2004’s and other is 2008’s both 150’s..

single 300 = 558lbs dry
Single 9.9 ht = 93 dry
Total = 651lbs

twin 115 = 377 x 2 = 754lbs dry
twin 150 = 478 x 2 = 956lbs dry

 

[Aquaholic]

aye, yes they definitely do, a little too much at times I’m afraid... I can see pros and cons to both setups, at the very most I’ll get to use the boat 3 weeks a year so maintenance and fuel is not a huge concern. Even Yamaha twin 115 would be adequate... At the end of the day a single will suit my needs just fine as well and is the lightest option!

I am getting PM’ed a few offers but with older twins, one is on 2004’s and other is 2008’s both 150’s..

single 300 = 558lbs dry
Single 9.9 ht = 93 dry
Total = 651lbs

twin 115 = 377 x 2 = 754lbs dry
twin 150 = 478 x 2 = 956lbs dry

Offshore aspirations = Twins.

 

[Olde School]

Why limit your kicker to 9.9?

 

[Sir Reel]

We looked at twins for a friends new Campion 682. Twin 150's added about 300 pounds extra weight on the back which is a lot on a 23' boat.
Also found fuel burn data on the web for similar boats and it showed about a 22% increase in fuel burn with the 2 x 150's over single 300.
You would be trolling on the 150 instead of a kicker so would think some additional fuel burn there. You can't get up on plane with one engine so would be a high fuel burn at whatever speed you could do.
Higher initial costs ($7K according to Yamaha website ) and double the maintenance costs.
Maneuvering is definitely nicer with twins however he went with the single 300 and 9.9 kicker and is very happy with the combo