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Yamaha SHO or Mercury Pro XS 4 Stroke in 200HP
Posted on 6/12/24 at 9:59 am
Posted on 6/12/24 at 9:59 am
Yamaha has been in the 4 stroke game a while now but mercury has me wondering about working all the kinks out of their 4 strokes.
Anyone have experience with either? Let me have the good, the bad and the ugly on both motors.
Anyone have experience with either? Let me have the good, the bad and the ugly on both motors.
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Posted on 6/12/24 at 10:20 am to WillFerrellisking
Mercury no doubt. V6 can't compete with the torque and linear power of a V8.
Posted on 6/12/24 at 10:31 am to WillFerrellisking
Was a huge 2 stroke fan. I had a run of 6 Mercs that between them had one issue. I decided to buy my first ever new boat in 2021 and had no choice but to get the 4s. It's the 200 pro XS. Wow what a great engine. Hole shot is immediate and mid range acceleration just makes me smile. I have no idea how fast my boat will go with it, as I am too risk averse to get it to WOT.
Posted on 6/12/24 at 10:40 am to AlxTgr
Those sho’s had some major head issues a few years ago. I know a guy that blew a hole out the side of his with under 200 hours on it. Lots of similar stories out there as well. I’m sure they are fast, but I’ll never own one. I own a few mercs and have been happy with them.
Posted on 6/12/24 at 10:50 am to latech15
I've had experiences with both. If I were to buy a new one today I would go SHO. I know so many people that have them and zero problems. It's you typical Chevy vs Ford debate.
I know a good bit of people with the Mercury's, and besides the electronic shift actuator in the foot, they are reliable as well.
The cherry on top for me is being able to flash the SHO. Turn that 200 into 330. I did it on my skeeter and was worth every penny. I have friends that are flashing before they even break it in now.
I know a good bit of people with the Mercury's, and besides the electronic shift actuator in the foot, they are reliable as well.
The cherry on top for me is being able to flash the SHO. Turn that 200 into 330. I did it on my skeeter and was worth every penny. I have friends that are flashing before they even break it in now.
This post was edited on 6/12/24 at 10:51 am
Posted on 6/12/24 at 10:56 am to AlxTgr
Looking at a new 23 Classic (horrible color but price is right) with Merc 4 stroke on it.
Have seen a few classics with a Sho but not many out there.
Have seen a few classics with a Sho but not many out there.
Posted on 6/12/24 at 10:58 am to WillFerrellisking
This 2024 is at my dealer in Pineville,
Posted on 6/12/24 at 11:08 am to AlxTgr
Seen that one on their website Real Deal. No price listed but gonna call them this evening.
Posted on 6/12/24 at 12:23 pm to WillFerrellisking
Take a look at the Suzukis. They are bullet proof and the only one with a 6 year warranty. I had a 175 and sunk it the first year. Washed it out, dried it, cleaned the wiring harness plugs and ran it 14 more years, ran it 45 mins to an hour each weekend for 14 years back and forth to my camp Just changed it out to a 250 Zuke
Posted on 6/12/24 at 12:32 pm to Boston911
Suzuki are pretty much bullet proof but don’t really come with any glass boat.
Now if I was in the market for a Hanko it would come with it. lol
Now if I was in the market for a Hanko it would come with it. lol
Posted on 6/12/24 at 1:06 pm to WillFerrellisking
Get a Suzuki. The other two are shite.
Posted on 6/12/24 at 1:17 pm to mrcoon
Posted on 6/12/24 at 1:19 pm to AlxTgr
Just talked to Jeremy in Pineville and he’s not far off on price.
I may be driving to Pineville sat. lol
I may be driving to Pineville sat. lol
Posted on 6/12/24 at 1:22 pm to WillFerrellisking
Posted on 6/12/24 at 3:14 pm to AlxTgr
Mercury for hole shot, performance and efficiency
Yamaha for quietness, reliability. Both engines are great but I love the sounds of the V8 Mercs which is 200 and up
Yamaha for quietness, reliability. Both engines are great but I love the sounds of the V8 Mercs which is 200 and up
Posted on 6/12/24 at 3:34 pm to mrcoon
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Get a Suzuki. The other two are shite.
Not a lot of bad motors being made now in the normal power range. Yammy, Merc, Zuke, even Tohatsu.
Posted on 6/12/24 at 3:41 pm to saintkenn
quote:Mine scares me every time it starts. Sounds like the lower unit is out of the water. I read that in focus groups, the early Merc 4 strokes were said to be "too quiet" and changes were made.
Yamaha for quietness, reliability. Both engines are great but I love the sounds of the V8 Mercs which is 200 and up
Posted on 6/12/24 at 4:19 pm to AlxTgr
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Mine scares me every time it starts. Sounds like the lower unit is out of the water.
Someone at Hartwell with a Chevy/Basscat/Merc set up that looks exactly like mine did this last weekend when in a rush to get going fishing…..
…..allegedly. :)-
(Hopefully the immediate trim down prevented future troubles….hopefully)
Soon to be released at a BooksaMillion near you…. “178,439 Dumbazz Things to do when Hunting or Fishing”
Get your copy today!!!
Posted on 6/12/24 at 4:23 pm to WillFerrellisking
Posted on 6/12/24 at 4:26 pm to AUTimbo
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Hopefully the immediate trim down prevented future troubles….hopefully
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