"Short Wave Sportfishing" wrote in message
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What are you guys getting for fuel efficiency on your four strokers?
In Gph if you please.


*Twin* Yamaha F250's

4100 RPM. 30 mph. 20-21 gph.

5600 RPM WOT. 46 mph. 42 gph




What about maintenance costs - general operating costs?

100 hour service w/out water pump impellers: $285
w/ water pump impellers: $500

I do them myself for about $80/engine using all Yamaha components (fuel
filters, oil filters, Yamalube, hi-perf gear oil)



It would appear that I might have to switch out of ETEC and go with
#$%^$%%^#$^$%#$%$^&* Yamaha's or Suzuki's to get the boat I want.
Which annoys me no end.

I have Yamaha's, and my dad has a Suzuki F250. I repowered with Yamaha's
because that is the OEM engine on Grady Whites and I figured that it would
be better for resale, and I could use the original gauges and controls. But
the Suzuki is a terrific engine (16" prop and lower gearing provides better
low speed maneuverability).

Which dealer is closer/better?
Which is going to give you the better deal?