Yamaha or Suzuki

Mat · 03-24-2009, 09:50 PM

Hello,
I am thinking of buying a new boat with a choice of one of these motors. A Yamaha 250 four stroke or the Suzuki 250 four stroke. Would like some opinions please.
The Suzuki is quite a bit cheaper. Not sure how many dealers service Suzuki in the area?

Thanks

jst_4_kiks · 03-24-2009, 11:35 PM

i'd go with a yamaha......i dont believe there are too many places that sell (dealers) suzuki, but all most any marina should be able to work/fix one.... but its up to you on which you would choose to be best for your boating.....

dpg · 03-25-2009, 12:02 PM

Be careful the Suzuki must be "quite a bit cheaper" for a reason. They have got to be giving up something somewhere. When your stuck in the lake at the end of the day the money you saved will seem meaningless.

kchace · 03-25-2009, 12:35 PM

Both the Suzuki and Yamaha 250's have excellent reputations for longevity and reliability. Since it is the servicing dealer who can make owning a boat (or a car) a dream or a nightmare, your best bet is to pick a dealer that you feel best about and is reasonably convenient.

Around the big lake:

Gillan and Y-Landing are Suzuki dealers

Channel, Trexlers and Meridith Marinas are Yamaha dealers.

Ken

Mat · 03-25-2009, 09:51 PM

Thanks folks,
I am thinking of buying a boat out of state. Small boat company not local. Great rep. Its helpful to know there are dealers in the area for both motors.

Thanks

03-24-2009, 09:50 PM	#1
Mat Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Ma and Alton Bay Posts: 42 Thanks: 2 Thanked 3 Times in 3 Posts	Yamaha or Suzuki Hello, I am thinking of buying a new boat with a choice of one of these motors. A Yamaha 250 four stroke or the Suzuki 250 four stroke. Would like some opinions please. The Suzuki is quite a bit cheaper. Not sure how many dealers service Suzuki in the area? Thanks

03-24-2009, 11:35 PM	#2
jst_4_kiks Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Laconia NH Posts: 130 Thanks: 25 Thanked 15 Times in 11 Posts	i'd go with a yamaha......i dont believe there are too many places that sell (dealers) suzuki, but all most any marina should be able to work/fix one.... but its up to you on which you would choose to be best for your boating..... __________________ Marine Technician - Learning Something New Every Day PM with any questions about marine repair

03-25-2009, 12:02 PM	#3
dpg Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 2,597 Thanks: 153 Thanked 229 Times in 166 Posts	Be careful the Suzuki must be "quite a bit cheaper" for a reason. They have got to be giving up something somewhere. When your stuck in the lake at the end of the day the money you saved will seem meaningless.

03-25-2009, 12:35 PM	#4
kchace Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Brookline and Moultonborough NH Posts: 100 Thanks: 4 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Both the Suzuki and Yamaha 250's have excellent reputations for longevity and reliability. Since it is the servicing dealer who can make owning a boat (or a car) a dream or a nightmare, your best bet is to pick a dealer that you feel best about and is reasonably convenient. Around the big lake: Gillan and Y-Landing are Suzuki dealers Channel, Trexlers and Meridith Marinas are Yamaha dealers. Ken

03-25-2009, 09:51 PM	#5
Mat Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Ma and Alton Bay Posts: 42 Thanks: 2 Thanked 3 Times in 3 Posts	Thanks folks, I am thinking of buying a boat out of state. Small boat company not local. Great rep. Its helpful to know there are dealers in the area for both motors. Thanks