F1sh0n Posted February 16, 2018 Report Share Posted February 16, 2018 https://www.mercurymarine.com/en/us//outboard-motors/Fourstroke-V6-Outboard-Motor Hadn't seen this posted yet. Lighter than comparable Optimax's Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mdemott Posted February 16, 2018 Report Share Posted February 16, 2018 Read about them in Boating Mag. I just repowered to a Merc 150 four stroke and am enjoying it. Maintenance is simplified and filter changes are easier. Power and response is spot on. Noticed the new Mercs. have the dip stick at the top of the motor and you don't have to take to cowl off to check oil. Great idea for those of us who check on a regular basis. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lurem Posted February 16, 2018 Report Share Posted February 16, 2018 I wonder why they did not make a 250 HP so it can be run on the bass circuit (I think they have a 250 HP max)? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nag Juice Posted February 16, 2018 Report Share Posted February 16, 2018 With Yamaha not being able to get new motors out until 2019, I’d bet Mercury and Zuke will capitalize Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wanaflatsfish Posted February 16, 2018 Report Share Posted February 16, 2018 9 minutes ago, Nag Juice said: With Yamaha not being able to get new motors out until 2019, I’d bet Mercury and Zuke will capitalize What is that about ? dc Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JEM Posted February 16, 2018 Report Share Posted February 16, 2018 The large boat builders (like MBG) are still getting their motors. But for repowers, the dealers apparently aren't getting any for a while! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nag Juice Posted February 16, 2018 Report Share Posted February 16, 2018 4 minutes ago, Wanaflatsfish said: What is that about ? dc No idea, but Yamaha is hurting for Outboard production. There’s a thread on THT about it too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JEM Posted February 16, 2018 Report Share Posted February 16, 2018 Supposedly, they are retooling a factory that has slowed production and the hurricanes did a number on dealer inventory. Seems like one or two other reasons were given. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DonV Posted February 16, 2018 Report Share Posted February 16, 2018 3 hours ago, lurem said: I wonder why they did not make a 250 HP so it can be run on the bass circuit (I think they have a 250 HP max)? Yeah I'm with ya Dale, a 250 would have been nice to add to that line up. Even with the weight savings using plasma infused cylinder walls, as in non machinable throw away blocks, I'd rather have that versus a supercharged small displacement Verado. Not sure the smaller V-6 displacement, versus Yamaha's V-6 at 4.2L was the reason they could not go to 250 hp. I'm flying down then Uber to the show tomorrow with my Nephew and I'll check them out for sure. Oh yeah, I also wonder how they came up with the 3.4L is the largest in it's class, I thought Honda's were 3.5L. Just being picky. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
F1sh0n Posted February 16, 2018 Author Report Share Posted February 16, 2018 My thought would be that a 250 would compete to much with a vrod. Honestly I was surprised they came out with a 225. As for the vrod being supercharged, it is a in-line 6, which by far in my experience is the best possible configuration to have. Just look at all the modern diesel inboard that are a straight block. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
F1sh0n Posted February 16, 2018 Author Report Share Posted February 16, 2018 8 hours ago, lurem said: I wonder why they did not make a 250 HP so it can be run on the bass circuit (I think they have a 250 HP max)? That is correct. I Romberg in my youth when I bass fished a lot when it was only 150. Johnson GT 150days. Talk about a pos. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
geeviam Posted February 17, 2018 Report Share Posted February 17, 2018 23 hours ago, Nag Juice said: No idea, but Yamaha is hurting for Outboard production. There’s a thread on THT about it too. Production of new Yamaha propellers has been hurting too. Many models (Yamaha OEM & Turbo) have been on back-order for 6 months to a year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
linesider 159 Posted February 17, 2018 Report Share Posted February 17, 2018 Be patient fellas, there is more to come in 2018. New Yamahas 150 and above will arrive in 2019 if ordered today Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hurricane Posted February 17, 2018 Report Share Posted February 17, 2018 Not sure I like the look of it, Ill have to see it in person. I bet that V6 150 is gonna be much more torquey than the i4 from either company. Other than that, wonder why the decided to sell a V6 150 and a i4 150. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dabear Posted February 18, 2018 Report Share Posted February 18, 2018 20 hours ago, linesider 159 said: Be patient fellas, there is more to come in 2018. New Yamahas 150 and above will arrive in 2019 if ordered today I know that yamaha has a I-4 SHO 90 that is new but have not seen anything about a new 150 coming out. Is the new 150 going to be a I-4 block like most of the new stuff or is this a new block design . Joe R Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jason p Posted February 19, 2018 Report Share Posted February 19, 2018 On February 17, 2018 at 11:56 AM, linesider 159 said: Be patient fellas, there is more to come in 2018. New Yamahas 150 and above will arrive in 2019 if ordered today Wonder how the exclusive Yamaha manufacturers like MBG, Grady, Contender, etc... are going to get through this shortage. I've heard grumblings of the shortage for awhile but now I know (second hand info so take this for what it's worth) of a Contender 32 purchaser who was given his deposit back. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JEM Posted February 19, 2018 Report Share Posted February 19, 2018 Actually, MBG is not exclusive. As I understand it, you can have a Merc put on, but not sure if that is from the factory, or dealer. But the biggies like MBG, Grady, etc. are still getting their engines, but maybe, just a little bit slower. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
geeviam Posted February 19, 2018 Report Share Posted February 19, 2018 Link to a news article at Yamaha Marine: Yamaha Marine Modifies Internal Business Structure, Promotes Mark Tracy to General Manager Posted 1/23/2018 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nag Juice Posted February 19, 2018 Report Share Posted February 19, 2018 There's wasn't a shortage 3-4 months ago when they were offering 6 years of warranty with every repower. I'm wondering if someone screwed up... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
linesider 159 Posted February 19, 2018 Report Share Posted February 19, 2018 3 hours ago, jason p said: Wonder how the exclusive Yamaha manufacturers like MBG, Grady, Contender, etc... are going to get through this shortage. I've heard grumblings of the shortage for awhile but now I know (second hand info so take this for what it's worth) of a Contender 32 purchaser who was given his deposit back. Yamaha "preferred" builders are getting priority. Key west boats, sea hunt, etc are getting motors fine from what I understand. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jason p Posted February 19, 2018 Report Share Posted February 19, 2018 https://www.tradeonlytoday.com/tech/yamaha-responds-to-supply-shortage-of-large-outboards Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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