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06-12-2019, 12:54 AM
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Most reliable 20-30 ho outboard
I leaning towards a new Yamaha F25c tiller, electric start and efi. Can you suggest anything which is better?
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06-12-2019, 01:08 AM
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When you get looking at what the fly in lodges use. For the most part they are all Yamaha tillers. After talking to a couple of my buddies that guide up north I went with the yammy 25 pull start and it’s been great.
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06-12-2019, 05:57 AM
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That or the Honda's of similar specs....can't go wrong.
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06-12-2019, 09:04 AM
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I just finished going through the break in period on my new Yamaha 25 with electric start. Love the motor , very quiet and smooth running , the electric start is a huge plus in my opinion. It doesn't have the performance of my old Yamaha 2 stroke 25 but hard to beat as a fishing motor. Significantly lighter than the Honda .
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06-12-2019, 09:46 AM
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You are on the money with the yamaha. Some guys have hondas, but the yamahas seem to be the staple when it comes to the lodges that have lots of rough use and long term use.
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06-12-2019, 11:49 AM
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Tohatsu motors are not very popular in North America but they are the engine used the most in fishing communities outside of NA from what I have read. Got a 20 hp one electric start and never had a issue.
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07-01-2019, 05:41 PM
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Originally Posted by Fishwhere
You are on the money with the yamaha. Some guys have hondas, but the yamahas seem to be the staple when it comes to the lodges that have lots of rough use and long term use.
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In my observations Yamaha's seem to be a staple anywhere that boats are counted on to make money or for transportation. Right from Alaska to Panama I have seen the same trend, if the boat is not owned solely for recreational use there is roughly a 90% chance it has a Yamaha outboard clamped on it.
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06-27-2019, 01:44 PM
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I think most brands have the 20-30 hp 4 stroke motors figured out pretty well. I’ve run Honda, Yamaha, and Merc. All three did what they were supposed to do. I have had a few issues with my 2001 Yamaha 25 over the past couple of years. A recent tune up seems to have helped.
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06-29-2019, 07:40 AM
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Anyone try those Tahatsu motors? Any good?
I like Honda but Yamaha is a real good choice
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06-29-2019, 12:47 PM
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I went with the Yamaha which is fuel injected. I had a 20 hp Honda, but it had a finicky carb, and I got tired of messing with it.
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06-29-2019, 12:47 PM
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Mine has two good seasons no issues and I change my oil twice a year. runs smooth
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07-04-2019, 01:11 AM
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Originally Posted by Gear guy
Anyone try those Tahatsu motors? Any good?
I like Honda but Yamaha is a real good choice
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Have had a Tohatsu 20 HP from Free Spirit Marine for about 5 or 6 years now. Got the one with electric start and alternator. Just over 100 lbs I think. Best bang for your buck compared to all the other brands, especially since it is essentially the same unit as the Mercury and Nissan skilar sized units. No issues so far.
About to do the annual start of season maintenance next time I'm off shift. Change motor oil. Seems like I remember the filter being a bit of a pain to get at unless ya got small hands. Haha. Change leg oil. And change the water pump impeller each year. Had one fail during post oil-change testing before a big trip. Just ordered the impeller on Amazon for about $20 so probably do the servicing this weekend after the part shows up.
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07-04-2019, 05:52 AM
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My Yamaha has been great!
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07-04-2019, 08:58 AM
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Newf, there is a oil filter wrench that fits over the end of your oil filter and you use a socket wrench to help remove it. I believe its the same wrench that fits over a 20 hp merc filter. Makes removing the filter a lot easiesr. I got the same motor as you have. How important is it to change the impellor ever year? Pm me and I can send you a pic if you want. BP may have the filter wrench in stock too. Its actually not a wrench but a piece you slide over the end of your filter
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