[chris n]

Ask Ghostbear what engines he sees less of in his shop.

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being a tournament angler most guys are ditching mercury it seems lately. Too many issues I hear

 

[Drop Tine]

Ask Ghostbear what engines he sees less of in his shop.

I bother Paul with boat and motor questions about projects boats I build more then you guys could ever guess [hihi] Paul GB is an awesome guy full of great advice whether it Fishing, Recurves, or boating, I've been speaking about it with him here and there for awhile now, I'll of course pick his brain again before I make my final decision but in the mean time keep the feed back coming

 

[Drop Tine]

I've owned both Merc and Yam and the Yam wins hands down.

being a tournament angler most guys are ditching mercury it seems lately. Too many issues I hear

Yup, That's kind of my feeling when I add in the carb issues I've had with several Mercs over the years. Can't say I've ever had an issue with a Yammy two stroke but never own a fore stroke motor.

 

[Drop Tine]

I had a huge issue with the ethanol. It actually resulted in condensation inside the fuel tank wich fouled the motor.

Yup, ethanol is 100% bad news for marine engines, everyone should do themselves a HUGE favor an install a moisture filler system on there outboards especially with the new 15% ethanol BS the government is pushing into the market.

 

[Drop Tine]

I've owned both Merc and Yam and the Yam wins hands down. They start easier and are a dream to do maintenance on. Probly the most well thought out motor on the market.

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I've owned both Merc and Yam and the Yam wins hands down. They start easier and are a dream to do maintenance on. Probly the most well thought out motor on the market.

I've owned both and the Yam wins hands down. They're easier to start and a breeze for maintenance. Probly the mos well thought out motors on the market

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I've owned both and the Yam wins hands down. They're easier to start and a breeze for maintenance. Probly the mos well thought out motors on the market

Max said Yammy's are so good he had to say it Twice,,,,,,, Twice

 

[onthefly_bg]

I've had experience with both Mercury and Yamaha OB's. Spent over 10 years working at a service marina. I don't care what you say. All engines have their issues. They are both great engines. I prefer Mercury. Also, compare the prices of yamaha parts compared to merc. [spy]

 

[midwestxpress]

Just a little info Tohatsu makes all Nissan and Mercury outboards below 40hp. Info taken from onlineoutboards.com

 

[bubblehead]

love my 25 horse yamaha on my duck boat[up]

 

[Drop Tine]

Just a little info Tohatsu makes all Nissan and Mercury outboards below 40hp. Info taken from onlineoutboards.com

Thanks, That is true and it is something I was well aware of, But the tiller gear shift system, the throttle and fuel systems and a few other things are different on the Mercury models and the Mercury Big foot system is not made with the standard Tohatsu stock lower end or gearcase and gearing.

 

[MrJavabird17]

Yamaha is the best on the market. I have a 9.9 ,a 25 in 2 stroke and a 60 in a 4 stroke. Not a problem with any of them.

 

[All Seasons]

I bother Paul with boat and motor questions about projects boats I build more then you guys could ever guess

He's not exactly short of words, im sure he doesnt mind. lo[rofl]l

 

[WackemStackem]

Watch out on the Honda's.. guys i know running them are having trouble get parts on them.. I have Yamaha and Suzuki 4 strokes. Hands down i like the Suzukis over the Yamaha but stay a way from the Welfare motors( Mercs) ..

Good Luck great deals of left overs ..

 

[MegaBuck]

I have a 25HP Suzuki four stroke on my Tracker Grizzly she flies to bad cant go bigger

 

[Drop Tine]

I have a 25HP Suzuki four stroke on my Tracker Grizzly she flies to bad cant go bigger

Yeah boat can hold a 50hp., but unfortunately in most state lakes and reservoirs I tend to fish we can't go any bigger then 10hp.

Eventually if all goes as planed I want to set this boat up with a side council and a 40hp. and use the 9.9hp as a kicker for in the reservoirs, but one thing at a time

 

[wingshooter]

I have run into a couple headaches with the Merc carbohydrates in the past,

dam those carbohydrates [hihi][spy][hihi]

 

[Drop Tine]

Especially those damn complex carbohydrates, always fouling up the exhaust system [hihi]

 

[Ebbtide]

I would take into consideration where your dealer is unless of course he sells both. Also, warranty, etc. My Yamaha came with a 6 year warranty. Love the motor. Good luck.

 

[Drop Tine]

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anyone else have some input or opinions on these motors

 

[NJ Deer]

have a 2 stroke 9.9 merc that is a 90'. never had a problem with it...also had (now sold) a 9.9 4 stroke merc (05') and never had a problem with that...lots of guys i know that have had problems with mercs all owned larger hp motors, 250 etc

 

[Drop Tine]

Thanks NJ Deer, from several feed back sites on the Mercury 9.9hp. Big Foot motors, seems they had some mechanical and low power issues from 2000 to 2005 but after that I can't find much info good or bad on them.