Yamaha outboard motors owner's forum?

Cobalt 25 · 01-10-2020, 08:50 PM

There are 3 forums that I have found to be very helpful- one is for Ford Expeditions, one is for boating/fishing called The Hull Truth, and of course, this Winni forum.

My wife and I recently purchased another boat (sorry kids) with a Yamaha outboard on it. Since the last outboard I had was in the 80s, I'm wondering if anyone knows of a forum for Yamaha outboard owners. There's lots to learn about these new 4 stroke outboards.

I have searched the internet and have not found anything yet.

Any ideas?

Thanks

Dave R · 01-10-2020, 08:58 PM

iboats.com has a Yamaha section. See: https://forums.iboats.com/forum/engi...zuki-outboards.

Poor Richard · 01-10-2020, 08:59 PM

This was the Google search I just did.

There appears to be subforums on places like THT and iBoats

Descant · 01-10-2020, 10:16 PM

Help me out here.
You bought a new boat and say "Sorry Kids"?
You bought a new boat and you now want to know what you bought?
Your location is Cape Cod and you're looking for fresh water info on Lake Winnipesaukee?
This is all confusing to me. Otherwise, happy to help, but I think Dave's in Gilford is the Yamaha authority. Did you call therm, or the local dealer wherever you really are?

Slickcraft · 01-11-2020, 07:22 AM

Product forums are more prevalent for products that are prone to have issues. Yamaha 4 stroke outboards do not fall into that category as issues are rare. As noted Dave Ewing is the local Yamaha outboard expert.

ishoot308 · 01-11-2020, 07:27 AM

Besides Dave’s, Winni Marine is also an authorized dealer and service center for Yamaha outboards. Having used both I can tell you first hand that both offer EXCELLENT servicing! We are lucky to have them both so close to home!

Dan

MAXUM · 01-11-2020, 11:21 AM

Melvin Village Marina is a Yamaha dealer.

TheRoBoat · 01-11-2020, 11:34 AM

When I was in the same situation, I found more information available if you research size/hp rather than brand. Ex: 150 hp 4 stroke outboards

As mentioned, these motors are pretty bulletproof. You will have more luck finding one-off stories rather than any trends or issues with brands.

DesertDweller · 01-11-2020, 12:29 PM

The HullTruth is going to be your best reference site for outboards (of all brands) and boats in general.

I am on my fifth Yamaha four stroke (ranging in size from 25 to 250 horsepower) and can attest to their reliability. Just perform the required maintenance and you should be fine.

Just like any other manufacturer they have had some models that did not work out so well but, in general, I think their reputation for reliability is well earned.

I have used Dave's Motorboat Shoppe with good success. He has a very good reputation. Winnisquam Marine has a master technician on staff as well.

Cobalt 25 · 01-11-2020, 08:05 PM

Thanks for all the suggestions.

I wasn't asking for a dealer recommendation, as I really live on the Cape. I was asking about a Yamaha outboard motor owner's forum.

"sorry kids" was just a way to say that their monetary inheritance will be a little lower. But, they get the boat!

Poor Richard- I did that same search and found some valuable information. I was a bit surprised, though, that the last post was in 2010. THT is more current but the sub forums on places like THT and iBoats you mentioned will be good to check, too.

I love the ocean but I also love the lake- been coming up to Winni for 60+
years. I will probably keep bringing the Formula up to the lake but it's good to hear of Yamaha dealers you have all recommended and also the good vibes on Yammy 4 strokes.

8gv · 01-11-2020, 08:58 PM

If you search YouTube for the Yamaha outboard of your interest you may find videos about service tasks and common issues.

ishoot308 · 01-11-2020, 09:10 PM

Here you go Cobalt...

https://www.yamahaoutboardparts.com/...outboard-forum

http://www.marineengine.com/boat-for...Outboard-Forum

Dan

01-10-2020, 08:50 PM	#1
Cobalt 25 Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Cape Cod Posts: 217 Thanks: 227 Thanked 36 Times in 20 Posts	Yamaha outboard motors owner's forum? There are 3 forums that I have found to be very helpful- one is for Ford Expeditions, one is for boating/fishing called The Hull Truth, and of course, this Winni forum. My wife and I recently purchased another boat (sorry kids) with a Yamaha outboard on it. Since the last outboard I had was in the 80s, I'm wondering if anyone knows of a forum for Yamaha outboard owners. There's lots to learn about these new 4 stroke outboards. I have searched the internet and have not found anything yet. Any ideas? Thanks

01-10-2020, 10:16 PM	#4
Descant Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Merrimack and Welch Island Posts: 4,357 Thanks: 1,346 Thanked 1,623 Times in 1,055 Posts	Where are you? Help me out here. You bought a new boat and say "Sorry Kids"? You bought a new boat and you now want to know what you bought? Your location is Cape Cod and you're looking for fresh water info on Lake Winnipesaukee? This is all confusing to me. Otherwise, happy to help, but I think Dave's in Gilford is the Yamaha authority. Did you call therm, or the local dealer wherever you really are?

01-11-2020, 07:27 AM	#6
ishoot308 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Gilford, NH / Welch Island Posts: 6,249 Thanks: 2,391 Thanked 5,283 Times in 2,055 Posts	Besides Dave’s, Winni Marine is also an authorized dealer and service center for Yamaha outboards. Having used both I can tell you first hand that both offer EXCELLENT servicing! We are lucky to have them both so close to home! Dan __________________ It's Always Sunny On Welch Island!!

01-11-2020, 11:34 AM	#8
TheRoBoat Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: SF Bay Area, Bear Island Posts: 101 Thanks: 292 Thanked 35 Times in 25 Posts	What horsepower? When I was in the same situation, I found more information available if you research size/hp rather than brand. Ex: 150 hp 4 stroke outboards As mentioned, these motors are pretty bulletproof. You will have more luck finding one-off stories rather than any trends or issues with brands.

01-11-2020, 09:10 PM	#12
ishoot308 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Gilford, NH / Welch Island Posts: 6,249 Thanks: 2,391 Thanked 5,283 Times in 2,055 Posts	Here you go Cobalt... https://www.yamahaoutboardparts.com/...outboard-forum http://www.marineengine.com/boat-for...Outboard-Forum Dan __________________ It's Always Sunny On Welch Island!!

01-10-2020, 08:58 PM	#2
Dave R Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Posts: 2,985 Thanks: 246 Thanked 744 Times in 444 Posts	iboats.com has a Yamaha section. See: https://forums.iboats.com/forum/engi...zuki-outboards.

01-10-2020, 08:59 PM	#3
Poor Richard Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2017 Location: The humbling river Posts: 304 Thanks: 42 Thanked 80 Times in 57 Posts	This was the Google search I just did. There appears to be subforums on places like THT and iBoats

01-11-2020, 07:22 AM	#5
Slickcraft Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Welch Island and The Taylor Community Posts: 3,303 Thanks: 1,222 Thanked 2,093 Times in 956 Posts	Product forums are more prevalent for products that are prone to have issues. Yamaha 4 stroke outboards do not fall into that category as issues are rare. As noted Dave Ewing is the local Yamaha outboard expert.

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01-11-2020, 11:21 AM	#7
MAXUM Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Kuna ID Posts: 2,755 Thanks: 246 Thanked 1,942 Times in 802 Posts	Melvin Village Marina is a Yamaha dealer.

01-11-2020, 12:29 PM	#9
DesertDweller Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Las Vegas, NV and Moultonborough, NH Posts: 372 Thanks: 24 Thanked 86 Times in 72 Posts	The HullTruth is going to be your best reference site for outboards (of all brands) and boats in general. I am on my fifth Yamaha four stroke (ranging in size from 25 to 250 horsepower) and can attest to their reliability. Just perform the required maintenance and you should be fine. Just like any other manufacturer they have had some models that did not work out so well but, in general, I think their reputation for reliability is well earned. I have used Dave's Motorboat Shoppe with good success. He has a very good reputation. Winnisquam Marine has a master technician on staff as well.

01-11-2020, 08:05 PM	#10
Cobalt 25 Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Cape Cod Posts: 217 Thanks: 227 Thanked 36 Times in 20 Posts	Thanks for all the suggestions. I wasn't asking for a dealer recommendation, as I really live on the Cape. I was asking about a Yamaha outboard motor owner's forum. "sorry kids" was just a way to say that their monetary inheritance will be a little lower. But, they get the boat! Poor Richard- I did that same search and found some valuable information. I was a bit surprised, though, that the last post was in 2010. THT is more current but the sub forums on places like THT and iBoats you mentioned will be good to check, too. I love the ocean but I also love the lake- been coming up to Winni for 60+ years. I will probably keep bringing the Formula up to the lake but it's good to hear of Yamaha dealers you have all recommended and also the good vibes on Yammy 4 strokes.

01-11-2020, 08:58 PM	#11
8gv Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Posts: 2,094 Thanks: 64 Thanked 744 Times in 478 Posts	If you search YouTube for the Yamaha outboard of your interest you may find videos about service tasks and common issues.

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