need input on a used motor

[albernifisher]

Looking for your guys input,looking for a 250 outboard and don't want a 4 stroke.Whats everyones opinions on optimax's and yamaha hpdi's?

 

[profisher]

I would stay away from both. The ones that seem to be holding up are the new Johnson/Evinrudes. I prefer the Yamaha 2 strokes, but the older carbed engines. That is what I still run and I won't change to a 4 stroke either.

 

[nedarb2]

go etec! great motors with a good reputation. do some searches online. optimax also good but not as "advanced" as the etec and louder.

if you want to check them out or go for a ride with some 200's give me a shout.

 

[beemer]

go etec! great motors with a good reputation. do some searches online. optimax also good but not as "advanced" as the etec and louder.

if you want to check them out or go for a ride with some 200's give me a shout.

Too true! The evinrude etecs have a much better warranty as well. The newer optis are great , but are loud and don't seem to live much after 1200 hours. Etecs seem to be having a 2500 hour life. Run away from HPDIs Yamaha. Not a well thought out 2 stroke and don't hold up in the salt. As much as ProFisher loves his carbed Yamaha Ox , be prepared for double or triple the fuel bill on higher rpm runs than Direct injection 2 strokes or 4 strokes.

beemer

 

[Aces]

Too true! The evinrude etecs have a much better warranty as well. The newer optis are great , but are loud and don't seem to live much after 1200 hours. Etecs seem to be having a 2500 hour life. Run away from HPDIs Yamaha. Not a well thought out 2 stroke and don't hold up in the salt. As much as ProFisher loves his carbed Yamaha Ox , be prepared for double or triple the fuel bill on higher rpm runs than Direct injection 2 strokes or 4 strokes.

beemer

Sorry but i have 2 boats with Optis and we are getting 2300 plus hrs on every motor with one that went almost 3000

 

[Gunsmith]

Don't be sorry about that. That is what comes from proper maintenance and a good set up. Any good set up with proper maintenance and operation will last. Neglect is the biggest killer of any motor.

Sorry but i have 2 boats with Optis and we are getting 2300 plus hrs on every motor with one that went almost 3000

 

[albernifisher]

man o man, searching the internet and there is really not many motors out there.May end up going smaller twins

 

[salmonkiller01]

I have a 225 optimax and it has been great, but i know what its like looking for good used power i am shopping for a 225 etec and have had little luck so far.

 

[albernifisher]

Thanks chris, the only problem I see is that verados are expensive to rig,need their own specialized steering system. 225 opti's are everywhere but I'm pretty sure I need a 250

 

[Mighty Sylvan]

Did you see the etec? 225 for $8000

 

[albernifisher]

I saw it but I want to make sure I have enough ponies to push the boat with 4-5 people,gear,full tank of gas.. don't think a 225 will do it

 

[profisher]

Beemer my 97 Yami 200 2 stroke (not an OX) burns less than 10 gallons an hour on long runs, cruising at 30mph. Thats turning 4200-4300 rpms. I have run twice from Sooke to Bamfiled in a little over 3 hrs and burned exactly 28 gallons both times. Tank was full to the vent when I left and immediately pulled into Kingfisher's on arrival and filled to the vent. I've been very happy with my economy all these years.

 

[beemer]

Beemer my 97 Yami 200 2 stroke (not an OX) burns less than 10 gallons an hour on long runs, cruising at 30mph. Thats turning 4200-4300 rpms. I have run twice from Sooke to Bamfiled in a little over 3 hrs and burned exactly 28 gallons both times. Tank was full to the vent when I left and immediately pulled into Kingfisher's on arrival and filled to the vent. I've been very happy with my economy all these years.

Wow , that is exceptional performance profisher , It's no wonder you are happy with it. It goes to show that the setup and maintenance is just as important as the motor.