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Mark H.

Posted 8/10/2004 10:05 PM (#114852)
Subject: Yamaha 150 HPDI...Feedback please...

Posts: 1936

Location: Eau Claire, WI

Local dealer has a new in the crate non-current year 2002 or 2003 can't remember which. 150hp V-max HPDI. I am considering repowering my Ranger 690 and keeping it for a while... Currently has a 96 Mariner/merc 175 EFI with rebuilt factory power head 18 mos ago.

Why I am I considering a repower job?

1. Have yet to find another layout other than Lund 1900 Pro-v LE dual consol that I like... I won't spend 30k+ on a boat, just too hard for me to justify and I don't like payments.

2. My 690 is paid for and I have the cash to make the motor upgrade. Even selling my 690 and buying a new-layout Tuffy for mid 20's or a used Pro-V will cost me another 10K...Twice what I will have to spend on the motor upgrade.

3. Improved fuel economy and new motor with 3 year warranty, figure I can run the boat another 4-5 years and still get decent resale on it.

I have never owned a Yami but have heard they are a very reliable motor...

Looking for feedback from those who have owned one..pro's and con's...

Appreciate the help.

Mark Hintz

www.muskyadventures.com
Eau Claire, WI

sworrall

Posted 8/11/2004 12:27 AM (#114869 - in reply to #114852)
Subject: RE: Yamaha 150 HPDI...Feedback please...

Posts: 32924

Location: Rhinelander, Wisconsin

Run the rig as is, it's paid for, and runs great. The fuel economy will be lost in the lower HP repower and the money spent on the new motor, and the $$ spent will not be recovered at sale because of the hull and trailer age and the fact the boat model has been discontinued. Even if you had to do another powerhead in three years, which shouldn't happen if you use good oil and upkeep is right on the money, it will be alot less than the repower now plus opportunity cost.

I might be 'just a salesman', but this I know a thing or two about.

Guest

Posted 8/11/2004 8:00 AM (#114879 - in reply to #114852)
Subject: RE: Yamaha 150 HPDI...Feedback please...

You would have to be burning an aweful lot of gas for this to make sense to me. The HPDI will get better fuel mileage but the cost of the new motor will never be recovered. I say keep the 175. With a new powerhead 18 months ago, it is barely broken in. Should last for many many years.

Mark H.

Posted 8/11/2004 11:44 AM (#114906 - in reply to #114852)
Subject: RE: Yamaha 150 HPDI...Feedback please...

Posts: 1936

Location: Eau Claire, WI

Thanks Steve...

It was the direction I was leaning after sleeping on it a few nights and will keep the rig as is... You know how I maintain my stuff...proper care isn't an issue, I tend to go overboard if there is such a thing.

Thought about buying the motor for potential new 1760 but the more I think about down sizing in hull width/length the less I like the thought of it. Will probably take a wait and see approach to the new 1990 interior unless I find a deal on 1990 Esox V that I can put a passenger consol in or find a well cared for non-tournament 1900 Pro-V LE... I love the setback consol in my 690 and in the 1990 Esox V's and Pro-V LE's..

Go get that big girl on Pelican...

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