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Location: Kodiak, AK | Herb_b - 10/1/2009 4:01 PM
I would say they would both be very good motors. However, both will need parts at some point.
When deciding on my next motor, I went Yamaha because parts availability is very important and Yamaha dealers are everywhere. I stayed away from Suzuki for that reason and it might be tough to get parts for a Honda too. Also, Yamahas are all salt water capable so corrosion is not an issue.
As far as dependability goes, all one has to do is go to any marina on the ocean and look to see the most popular outboard motor. When you're on the ocean, a dead motor or motors can be life threatening. Almost all one sees anymore on the ocean are Yamahas. There are a very few saltwater Mercs and occasionaly a Suzuki or Evenrude, but it has to be at least 90% Yamaha. There was nothing but Yamaha at the marina we stayed at in the Keys last winter.
Good luck with whatever you get.
Agreed. Honda anything is great, but Yamaha is king of the hill when it comes to the saltwater world where reliability and longevity rule. I had a VMAX and now a F225 and I could not be happier. Not had it in for service, but if I ever need to, I'll be able to pick from any one of the 110 (a bit of an exaggeration) Yamaha shops in my area. |
