Yamaha 4 strokes

[Jamie5ltr]

I was wondering what people have to say about yamaha 4 strokes. I found a couple non current alumacraft boats for sale and 2 of them have yamaha. Also will a 115hp outboards be adequate for a 17 ft boat or am I better off to up it to a 150hp. One has a 115 on it but is a demo so upgrading to a 150 is a big jump in money.

[Jason Boser]

I have run yamaha 90 4 strokes for the last 6 years I put alot of hours on them and they are a tough motor I would recomend one. as for the smaller motor I would try to always go with the boats rating, if you can afford it

Jason

[Scott K]

I have a alumacraft tournament pro 175, with the 115 4 stroke yamaha in which is rated for either a 150 or 175, I dont remember right now, never had any problems awsome boat and motor! I personally very seldom use the speed it has! I have opend it up on occasions and im sure the bigger motor would be faster, but I get in the mid to upper 40s, 50 on a good day. Its up to your preference, I didnt want to spend the extra, and am very happy with what I got! hope this helps!

[Giant_Jackpot]

Quote:

---

I have a alumacraft tournament pro 175, with the 115 4 stroke yamaha in which is rated for either a 150 or 175, I dont remember right now, never had any problems awsome boat and motor! I personally very seldom use the speed it has! I have opend it up on occasions and im sure the bigger motor would be faster, but I get in the mid to upper 40s, 50 on a good day. Its up to your preference, I didnt want to spend the extra, and am very happy with what I got! hope this helps!

---

Just curious.... Is that 50 mph on the Speedo or GPS? Thanks!

[Scott K]

It was by myself in the boat, ideal day, with gps. But most comon top speed is mid 40s.

[Scoot]

As far as I'm concerned, the Yammy 4 strokes are the best in the business! Rock solid.

[bigdog]

i have a T-pro 175 with a 90 tiller and have no complaints on the motor at all.

[MuskieJunkie]

IMO the yamaha 4 stoke is the king of the hill. When you are at a resort look at what's hanging off the back of the rentals.

[DancesWithWaves]

I have a 115 4 stroke yamaha on a 1800 lund. A friend has an 1800 Lund with a 140 Suzuki. My yamaha 115 will run circles around the 140 Suzuki--same prop pitch and gross weight--don't know why.

[caseymcq]

This is my baby. It is an '05. This was the first year they offered EFI on 75hp (and 90hp) 4-strokes I love it. I just turn the key and go. It has plenty of power. It is super quiet. Trolls down really well. I can't say enough good about Yamaha 4-strokes.

[mulletwalleyes]

awesome boat!! Does Alumacraft weld their hulls? If so, how do you like it?

[Scott K]

Alumacraft uses rivets!

[caseymcq]

I am not 100% sure but I think Alumacraft (and Lund) weld the seems to seal them. The plates are still fastened by rivets.

I love the boat. I couldn't be happier. It has a ton of room and has a very dry ride. I have fished on Vermillion and Mile Lacs in pretty good chop. The boat handles like a champ.

[moehawk]

Yamaha, I believe is the only outboard company to test horsepower at the prop not at the crankshaft, this is why a yamaha will usually outrun the compition of the same size, but you do pay more for a Yamaha, In my opinion after 17 years in a yamaha dealership it the most dependable engine.

[PerchJerker]

Quote:

---

Yamaha, I believe is the only outboard company to test horsepower at the prop not at the crankshaft

---

Not correct, all motors are measured at the prop now. Was not always the case but has been so for many years.

[caseymcq]

Quote:

---

... but you do pay more for a Yamaha

---

When I bought my boat a Honda of the same HP was more expensive and Merc's were the same price. Neither were fuel injected.