I know there are lots of 2 stroke folks on here, but I'm interested in anyone running the new(ish) Yamaha 25 4 stroke and what their thoughts are. It looks like the weight is down to 126 pounds, and according to Yamaha it outperforms their 2 stroke 25. I wish Honda had a 25 with that weight.
Anyone running a Yamaha 25 HP 4 Stroke?
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jode hillman
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I dont own one, but I have several friends that do.And Ive ran them personally. Their acceleration is sluggish and their top end is subpar. If youre running it on a lighter boat you may still be happy with its smooth and reliable performance but is a far cry from what they make it out to be.
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Rod VanZile
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Just curious, what does a 25 hp Yamaha two stroke weigh? The 4 stroke is only 126 pounds.
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Rod VanZile
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Rich,
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Bill Burruss
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Short Shaft, non-electric was supposed to weigh 105 lbs
jode hillman
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My electric start 2 cylinder 25 is 115 pounds.
My 3 cylinder is 137
My 3 cylinder is 137
jode hillman
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mRichard S said:
They are good motors. I?m not denying that. But I have at least two friends that have sold them after a year of use being disappointed with their overall performance compared to a two-stroke.
They are quieter, run smoother, and are easier to start in cold weather. But the overall top end performance, and hole shot is just not there