New Yamaha motor

[TR21]

My 2004 3.3L HPDI pushes my TR21 to 76 mph. It's very quick.

[TR21]

Just read an article on another HSOforum about the new Yammie motor. They had a picture of it as well and it looks very nice.

They are teaming it with a new Skeeter model, the FX series - completely new design on the boat and custom made for the new motor. Completely loaded with hardly any upgrades needed on the boat or trailer because everything is standard. MSRP a hefty 69-70K depending on a 20 or 21 footer or a 225 or 250 HP motor. Ouch!

Talked to a couple of pros who drove them and they are crazy over this boat and motor. Not too sure I'm crazy over the price.

[Cecil]

where is the picture?

[river rat316]

Im guessing that is going to have to come down in this economy, I thought 40k was outrageous!

[TR21]

Cecil,

I don't know how to get that picture from that site to here.

I'm a liitle bit of a dinosaur when it comes to technology.

River rat, I agree 40K is outrageous.

[Cecil]

what is the site?

[TR21]

Its at bassboatcentral.com on the BBC forum under Yamaha motors

[Larson15]

Looks pretty sweet, there is also a short video of it on youtube.

[Deitz Dittrich]

[TR21]

Had to get the picture of the motor on the Cat didn't ya Dietz.

Nice picture. That friend of mine who works for Bass Cat is just going nuts over this motor.

[Deitz Dittrich]

You know it dude.. Love the Puma!!!!! The motor does look pretty sweet.. I havnt heard any real life numbers from this yet though to compare it really on any hull.. But its sure got a lot of buzz around it.

Did you actually think i would post the pict of the Skeeter when I could hit up the Cat?.. LOL

[TR21]

Never gave it a thought Deitz.

That guy that I mentioned who works for Bass Cat drove the Puma with the 250 and said it ran 76mph with 2 guys, a full tank and a stock set up. He is sure 80mph could be reached with some tweaking with the prop and pad set up. As mentioned before, the Bullet with the 250 reached 88 mph and still had some left! Scary fast!

[TonkaBass]

I think I already fell in love with the looks of that motor!

[JConrad]

I just sold my 05 Ranger and I am thinking about a new boat this spring. My Ranger had a 225 HPDI and I had no problems with it. This new motor sounds really awesome!! A 4 stroke that get up on plane in a hurry, great top end, and no oil to mess with. I like the sound of it.

Hmmmmm.....

[river rat316]

I think I am gonna get a Bullet next year, so I can run down Deitz and make him [PoorWordUsage] when I go flying by

[Larson15]

I want to see this motor head to head with the Pro XS............should be interesting.

[JohnMickish]

Do some searching on Utube. There is some video out there of this motor. On the Basscat owners forum there is some chatter about this as well. I think the guys with the Pro XS motors are gettin nervous, and the Etec owners are just nervous for other reasons.

[Deitz Dittrich]

I think I am gonna get a Bullet next year, so I can run down Deitz and make him [PoorWordUsage] when I go flying by

LMAO @ RR.. I'm still learning how to drive mine.. and I know BassCat are not the fastest hull out there. I did get 77mph with mine, 2 people 1/2 full of fuel, tournament loaded, which for me means 25+ rods and enough plastic to stock Gander Mountain.

[TR21]

Deitz,

Isn't it funny how you always need more plastic?

I swear the plastic alone in my boat would keep it from sinking.

I don't believe other companies are getting nervous it's just that the EPA is going to force 2 strokes out of the market, they won't meet the requirements. Don't look for any new 2 strokes to be built in the next few years as thats the direction its going - strictly low emission 4 strokes.

[dudewheresmyboat]

I found my next motor....now I just have to find the right boat.

[river rat316]

Originally Posted By: river rat316

I think I am gonna get a Bullet next year, so I can run down Deitz and make him [PoorWordUsage] when I go flying by

LMAO @ RR.. I'm still learning how to drive mine.. and I know BassCat are not the fastest hull out there. I did get 77mph with mine, 2 people 1/2 full of fuel, tournament loaded, which for me means 25+ rods and enough plastic to stock Gander Mountain.

Your boat is nothing to sneeze at and I would jump all over it in a heartbeat, but there is something to the look of the Bullets, I saw one awhile ago while we were heading away from Taylors Falls along 95 parked at some bar and I had to pull over and drool for a couple minutes. It was white and yellow and sharp as heck! If that is someone that posts here boat, I am really jealous!!

[Deitz Dittrich]

RR- I talked with that guy at chisago boat landing this summer. UNLESS there is more than one Like that with the same color scheme.

If your willing to drive up, I got a ride for you next summer.. you will LOVE the ride of the puma.. and I may know a spot or 2.. maybe. It may cost you a custom plastic or two though..!!! LOL!!!!

[Nick Kuhn]

You guys and your toys. If I put all my fishing gear in my boat, then the value on the water might equal that of that motor alone.

[river rat316]

DD, thats a deal.

[JConrad]

Web site updated today. This motor has my attention...

http://www.yamaha-motor.com/outboard/vmax_micro/

Now I need to think about a boat for it. Not sure if I will go with another Ranger.