We bought our boat new in early 2009, a tri-toon with a Yamaha 250 four stroke. That July, we were running down the lake one day and it starting slowing, sputtered and died. After a tow and a couple days at the dealer, it had a new low pressure fuel pump along with a check valve and filter replaced under the hood, all under warranty of course. They blamed it on the fact it had sat for a while at the dealer and the fuel system had gotten a bit gummed up from not being used.

Fast forward to last week. Same symptom, back at dealer, same problem. Only this time the motor has 406 hours on it (we use the boat), I fill at the marina with non-ethanol gas, and I use a maintenance dose of marine Stabil on every fill. The service guy calls me this morning and tells me the diagnosis, and says he’s already talked to the Yamaha rep about some goodwill coverage for the pump. Says the Yamaha rep can’t do anything because it’s over a year out of warranty. Two $700 pumps in 4 years? Seems excessive to me, especially for a motor that gets used. Normally, according to the rep and the service guy, the folks that have issues are the ones that use them 15-20 hours a year. He’s going back to the rep to press the issue.

Just thought I’d interject some boat content here. Wish me luck!

On 9/11/2013 10:36 AM, wrote:
We bought our boat new in early 2009, a tri-toon with a Yamaha 250 four stroke. That July, we were running down the lake one day and it starting slowing, sputtered and died. After a tow and a couple days at the dealer, it had a new low pressure fuel pump along with a check valve and filter replaced under the hood, all under warranty of course. They blamed it on the fact it had sat for a while at the dealer and the fuel system had gotten a bit gummed up from not being used.

Fast forward to last week. Same symptom, back at dealer, same problem. Only this time the motor has 406 hours on it (we use the boat), I fill at the marina with non-ethanol gas, and I use a maintenance dose of marine Stabil on every fill. The service guy calls me this morning and tells me the diagnosis, and says he’s already talked to the Yamaha rep about some goodwill coverage for the pump. Says the Yamaha rep can’t do anything because it’s over a year out of warranty. Two $700 pumps in 4 years? Seems excessive to me, especially for a motor that gets used. Normally, according to the rep and the service guy, the folks that have issues are the ones that use them 15-20 hours a year. He’s going back to the rep to press the issue.

Just thought I’d interject some boat content here. Wish me luck!


Yeah, I always wonder when they just change a bunch of parts and give
you a reason for failure that just doesn't add up... Hopefully you can
get some support from the Factory, but at the same time, 400 hours, $400
maintenance is not all that bad, at least by bike standards

On Wednesday, 11 September 2013 11:54:38 UTC-3, skin a cat wrote:
On 9/11/2013 10:36 AM, wrote:

We bought our boat new in early 2009, a tri-toon with a Yamaha 250 four stroke. That July, we were running down the lake one day and it starting slowing, sputtered and died. After a tow and a couple days at the dealer, it had a new low pressure fuel pump along with a check valve and filter replaced under the hood, all under warranty of course. They blamed it on the fact it had sat for a while at the dealer and the fuel system had gotten a bit gummed up from not being used.



Fast forward to last week. Same symptom, back at dealer, same problem. Only this time the motor has 406 hours on it (we use the boat), I fill at the marina with non-ethanol gas, and I use a maintenance dose of marine Stabil on every fill. The service guy calls me this morning and tells me the diagnosis, and says he’s already talked to the Yamaha rep about some goodwill coverage for the pump. Says the Yamaha rep can’t do anything because it’s over a year out of warranty. Two $700 pumps in 4 years? Seems excessive to me, especially for a motor that gets used. Normally, according to the rep and the service guy, the folks that have issues are the ones that use them 15-20 hours a year. He’s going back to the rep to press the issue.



Just thought I’d interject some boat content here. Wish me luck!





Yeah, I always wonder when they just change a bunch of parts and give

you a reason for failure that just doesn't add up... Hopefully you can

get some support from the Factory, but at the same time, 400 hours, $400

maintenance is not all that bad, at least by bike standards


Where did you learn your math...detention school??
He said he now has 406 hours on his outboard and it needs it's 2nd $700.00 pump.
Even though the first one was covered.. that still means the motor needed $1400.00 in repairs over the 400 hours.
If that ratio continuous, or even gets worse as the years add on, it sure is going to add up over it's lifetime.

On Wednesday, 11 September 2013 11:36:40 UTC-3, wrote:
We bought our boat new in early 2009, a tri-toon with a Yamaha 250 four stroke. That July, we were running down the lake one day and it starting slowing, sputtered and died. After a tow and a couple days at the dealer, it had a new low pressure fuel pump along with a check valve and filter replaced under the hood, all under warranty of course. They blamed it on the fact it had sat for a while at the dealer and the fuel system had gotten a bit gummed up from not being used.



Fast forward to last week. Same symptom, back at dealer, same problem. Only this time the motor has 406 hours on it (we use the boat), I fill at the marina with non-ethanol gas, and I use a maintenance dose of marine Stabil on every fill. The service guy calls me this morning and tells me the diagnosis, and says he’s already talked to the Yamaha rep about some goodwill coverage for the pump. Says the Yamaha rep can’t do anything because it’s over a year out of warranty. Two $700 pumps in 4 years? Seems excessive to me, especially for a motor that gets used. Normally, according to the rep and the service guy, the folks that have issues are the ones that use them 15-20 hours a year. He’s going back to the rep to press the issue.



Just thought I’d interject some boat content here. Wish me luck!


When I bought my new Legend 16 Xcalibur last year I asked if I could get a Yamaha instead of the supplied Mercury outboard.
Dealer said it would be very expensive so I just bumped up to the 60 Big Foot over the small basic 40 hp.
Now the mechanics at that dealer and another here in town claim that my 'Made in China' Mercury is a good reliable motor.
Sure hope that's true, as I'm one of those 25 hour a year guys due to cool damp and windy conditions that seem to dominate our short 4-5 month season.

On Wednesday, September 11, 2013 11:15:48 AM UTC-4, True North wrote:

When I bought my new Legend 16 Xcalibur last year I asked if I could get a Yamaha instead of the supplied Mercury outboard.


NO ONE....cares about your Bass Boat, asswipe......

On 9/11/2013 11:15 AM, True North wrote:
On Wednesday, 11 September 2013 11:36:40 UTC-3, wrote:
We bought our boat new in early 2009, a tri-toon with a Yamaha 250 four stroke. That July, we were running down the lake one day and it starting slowing, sputtered and died. After a tow and a couple days at the dealer, it had a new low pressure fuel pump along with a check valve and filter replaced under the hood, all under warranty of course. They blamed it on the fact it had sat for a while at the dealer and the fuel system had gotten a bit gummed up from not being used.



Fast forward to last week. Same symptom, back at dealer, same problem. Only this time the motor has 406 hours on it (we use the boat), I fill at the marina with non-ethanol gas, and I use a maintenance dose of marine Stabil on every fill. The service guy calls me this morning and tells me the diagnosis, and says he’s already talked to the Yamaha rep about some goodwill coverage for the pump. Says the Yamaha rep can’t do anything because it’s over a year out of warranty. Two $700 pumps in 4 years? Seems excessive to me, especially for a motor that gets used. Normally, according to the rep and the service guy, the folks that have issues are the ones that use them 15-20 hours a year. He’s going back to the rep to press the issue.



Just thought I’d interject some boat content here. Wish me luck!


When I bought my new Legend 16 Xcalibur last year I asked if I could get a Yamaha instead of the supplied Mercury outboard.
Dealer said it would be very expensive so I just bumped up to the 60 Big Foot over the small basic 40 hp.
Now the mechanics at that dealer and another here in town claim that my 'Made in China' Mercury is a good reliable motor.
Sure hope that's true, as I'm one of those 25 hour a year guys due to cool damp and windy conditions that seem to dominate our short 4-5 month season.

Maybe you need an 18 footer in order to tame the elements.

18 footer??
That was all the wife was talking about this summer.
I'd probably lose 6 or 7 grand if I traded up so soon.

On 9/11/2013 5:54 PM, True North wrote:
18 footer??
That was all the wife was talking about this summer.
I'd probably lose 6 or 7 grand if I traded up so soon.


Maybe you should listen to your wife. She knows your limitations better
than anyone else.

On Wednesday, September 11, 2013 7:16:33 PM UTC-4, Hank© wrote:

Maybe you should listen to your wife. She knows your limitations better

than anyone else.


The stupid **** cant back up a 16 footer.....

True North wrote:
18 footer??
That was all the wife was talking about this summer.
I'd probably lose 6 or 7 grand if I traded up so soon.

For a 25 hour a year boater, you would be much better off to rent when you
want to go boating. Just the interest at 3% on a $20k boat would probably
pay the way.