2012 Trophy with what engine?????

[bigeyes75]

I am going to buy a 2012 Trophy and have a my choice of motors.

Just wondering what people think about the following two motors. Looking for the good, the bad, the ugly!

2012 Yamaha 150 4 stroke or

2012 Suzuki 175 4 stroke.

I have never owned either motor and don't know a thing about either one. I have always owned Mercury engines.

Any suggestions or help would be greatly appreciated.

[FM_Mike]

Mercury has a 150hp 4 stroke out for 2012. Just an FYI.

I no nothing about the other 2 you mentioned but think any choice you make theses days will not be a bad one.

Things to keep in mind is how many shops service each motor. Also which motor give you the best warranty.

Make the choice thats right for YOU and enjoy your new rig.

Mike

[bgmny]

What size Trophy are you considering?

[bigeyes75]

I should have posted that. It is a 185 trophy that I am considering.

[goose89]

I'd go with the 175 Suzuki. I had a DF140 (Suzuki) on prior boat. Loved it. Wish I could have gotten a Suzuki with current boat, but a Yamaha F150 was only option. I like the F150, but I've had a few "nickel and dime" issues (all covered under warranty). Solid, but doesn't have the low end torque, out of the hole power Suzuki's DF's have.

My next boat with have a Suzuki (even if I have to pay a bit more to trade out the Yamaha (Skeeter boat), unless the Off-shore models prove to improve performance. Suzuki's (IMO) are considerably quieter than Yammies as well. You'll be happier maxing out / coming closer to maximum HP rating as well. Good luck......both solid motors either way.

[bgmny]

I don't think your going to find many bad things about either motor. I have the 175 with a 115 Yamaha and the motor has been great. It has enough power, but it is rated to 150 H.P. and I wish I would have maxed it out.

[bigeyes75]

Thanks for the response. You can never trust the dealers. They will tell you anything to get you to buy.

People that actually run these motors are more willing to give you an honest opinion.

[Ice Hole]

I battled the same decision a couple of years ago on a 185 Tournament Sport. I went with the Suzuki and I don't regret my decision one bit. Very quiet, good on fuel, good low-end power, and just a very smooth engine. I'd certainly buy it again.

Agree with the others on here also - you wouldn't go wrong with the Yamaha either. If dealer service on the Suzuki wasn't available to me, I likely would've gone with the Yamaha and probably would've been just as happy.

[Jaypo]

I agree with Goose. I have the F150 on a Skeeter and the low end is disappointing. Very dependable, smooth and quiet, but so is the Suzuki. I would go with the max size possible.