John from Illinois wrote:


I am still compelled though to point out, it doesn't matter which product
brand you purchase, they all have their issues. For example on the fishing
tournament circuits here in the U.S., it seems that Mercury can't keep
Opti-Max's from swallowing reed valves, Evinrude has a recall for a fuel
rail and Yamaha appears to have an oiling issue with their HPDI causing
cylinder failures. The 4-strokes also have their issues with corossion and
stuck throttle bodies, which also required a safety recall. I saw a recall
or a bulletin for Honda's last year, something about a problem with the
engine block as I recall.

My 2003 Yamaha F225 was just winterized, and I happened to see the
plastic bag full of little plastic parts that were part of the sticking
throttle recall. About 50 cents worth of parts, maybe.

While the mechanic had the hood off, I looked very carefully for signs
of any sort of corrosion that might be visible. Nothing. The hood does
fit tightly. I've had no issues with this engine in its first season.

I agree with your point that virtually *every* manufacturers' line of
new, high-tech engines, whether two cycle or four cycle, has had
birthing issues. We have lots of very active fishermen where we are, and
I see manynew Yamahas, Mercs, Evinrudes, fewer Hondas and some Suzukis
in the higher horsepower ranges. Mercs and Yamahas lead in sales.
Honda's problem is that it doesn't seem to have many packaging
relationships with boat manufacturers, so its market penetration up here
on Chesapeake Bay seems small. The few large (225 hp) Hondas I have seen
around seem to operate just fine.


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