outboard motors

RUGMAN · 09-07-2021, 06:48 PM

Looking at 2020 tritons, one has a 200 mercury and the other has a 150 Yamaha.
looking for opinions on either one, I read some where that yamaha has a great reputation for reliability, however it seems like I see more merc's on the lake.

thinkxingu · 09-07-2021, 07:15 PM

Along my beach at camp, there are six Mercury 150s all between 5-9 years old, none of which have had the slightest hiccup. The 150 Yamaha in the group has also been great.

For me, it would absolutely be the higher HP of the two since they're both great machines.

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DesertDweller · 09-07-2021, 08:18 PM

My general observation over the years is that you tend to see more Mercury's on lakes/freshwater and more Yamaha's in salt water.

Most modern outboards are pretty darn reliable and you really can't go wrong with any particular brand although certain models by certain manufacturers over the years have been problematic.

I currently own a Yamaha, Suzuki, and small Honda. I like them all.

With that said, if given a choice I would go Yamaha (especially the F150). I am on my second boat with an F150. It's rock solid.

AC2717 · 09-08-2021, 08:27 AM

i would look at torque, and something to look at is one a 4 cylinder vs a 6. HP rating is a fickle number. I have seen 4 cylinders at 200hp and 6 with 200HP, some with charger on some with not. being 1 gear i always like to know the torque specs and all other performance specs. Usually the 4 cylinder does not out perform the 6 for obvious reasons, or if it is, its due to performance mods and other things that will change it efficiency and repair costs in the future

burgerunh · 09-08-2021, 08:48 AM

They both have a good reputation as being a reliable motor. I personally would choose the 200 Merc!

RUGMAN · 09-08-2021, 05:19 PM

thanks for the answers and opinions, great input

09-07-2021, 06:48 PM	#1
RUGMAN Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: weirs beach, Posts: 299 Thanks: 39 Thanked 39 Times in 32 Posts	outboard motors Looking at 2020 tritons, one has a 200 mercury and the other has a 150 Yamaha. looking for opinions on either one, I read some where that yamaha has a great reputation for reliability, however it seems like I see more merc's on the lake.

09-08-2021, 08:27 AM	#4
AC2717 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Maynard, MA & Paugus Bay Posts: 2,569 Thanks: 753 Thanked 353 Times in 265 Posts	i would look at torque, and something to look at is one a 4 cylinder vs a 6. HP rating is a fickle number. I have seen 4 cylinders at 200hp and 6 with 200HP, some with charger on some with not. being 1 gear i always like to know the torque specs and all other performance specs. Usually the 4 cylinder does not out perform the 6 for obvious reasons, or if it is, its due to performance mods and other things that will change it efficiency and repair costs in the future __________________ Capt. of the "No Worries"

09-07-2021, 07:15 PM	#2
thinkxingu Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2014 Posts: 6,205 Thanks: 1,167 Thanked 2,046 Times in 1,269 Posts	Along my beach at camp, there are six Mercury 150s all between 5-9 years old, none of which have had the slightest hiccup. The 150 Yamaha in the group has also been great. For me, it would absolutely be the higher HP of the two since they're both great machines. Sent from my SM-G950U using Tapatalk

09-07-2021, 08:18 PM	#3
DesertDweller Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Las Vegas, NV and Moultonborough, NH Posts: 366 Thanks: 24 Thanked 85 Times in 71 Posts	My general observation over the years is that you tend to see more Mercury's on lakes/freshwater and more Yamaha's in salt water. Most modern outboards are pretty darn reliable and you really can't go wrong with any particular brand although certain models by certain manufacturers over the years have been problematic. I currently own a Yamaha, Suzuki, and small Honda. I like them all. With that said, if given a choice I would go Yamaha (especially the F150). I am on my second boat with an F150. It's rock solid.

09-08-2021, 08:48 AM	#5
burgerunh Senior Member Join Date: May 2016 Posts: 100 Thanks: 7 Thanked 32 Times in 22 Posts	They both have a good reputation as being a reliable motor. I personally would choose the 200 Merc!

09-08-2021, 05:19 PM	#6
RUGMAN Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: weirs beach, Posts: 299 Thanks: 39 Thanked 39 Times in 32 Posts	thanks for the answers and opinions, great input