Yamaha 250 VS. Mercury 250

Ahi's & Mahi's · 06-13-2007, 03:04 PM

which one has better fuel economy and is overall a better motor.

Warrior · 06-14-2007, 11:17 AM

YAMAHA...ALL THE WAY! EFI OR 4-STROKE. Don't forget about Suzuki...most bang for your buck I believe.

mneptune · 06-14-2007, 01:32 PM

Yamaha over Mercury for sure....

Mike Roni · 06-14-2007, 01:36 PM

I just repowered this year with a 250 Yamaha four stroke, and it blows Mercury out of the water. It has not given me an ounce of trouble, unlike my Mercury. Defiantly Yamaha.

freezorburn · 06-15-2007, 02:31 PM

I have Yami 3 years old 1 fuel pump died. Other then that no problems. They DO HAVE a very complicated electrical system.

bajakian · 06-21-2007, 09:54 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ahi's & Mahi's

which one has better fuel economy and is overall a better motor.

Are you asking about 2 stroke or 4 stroke motors?

Knot Proper · 06-21-2007, 02:57 PM

without question if you are looking for reliability Yamaha is the answer. If you are looking for a high performance mid range gas guzzler merc has the market. If you go merc understand you can,t troll for long periods without reprograming your censors

bajakian · 06-21-2007, 05:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Knot Proper

without question if you are looking for reliability Yamaha is the answer. If you are looking for a high performance mid range gas guzzler merc has the market. If you go merc understand you can,t troll for long periods without reprograming your censors

I have 275 Verados and that hasnt been my experience. I run a 34 Venture and troll at 7-8 mph and burn about 2.3 gph. Deep dropping they burn .6 gph total. The motors push the boat well and I can cruise at 30 to 40 mph and still get well over a mile per gallon. the only problems to date at 400 hrs have been having to replace both fuel pumps at 100 hrs but I understand that the pumps have been re-designed and I havent had a problem since. I had 2 stroke 250 carbuereted Yamahas before the Mercs and put 1700 hrs on them. They ran well but burned a lot more gas and blew a power head at 1100 hrs. Just my 2 cents.

Muddog · 06-21-2007, 06:31 PM

the yamahas but I personally love the Evirudes

big game · 08-03-2007, 09:59 PM

I am also running twin 275 Verados and knock on wood haven't had an ounce of trouble, the engines are about a year old and have well over 100 hours on them, and we troll a lot. They are pushing a 35 Donzi ZF and they burn less gas and the boat is faster then most boats in the 30-38 foot range with twins or trips on them.... Hands down from experience Mercury all the way

Good luck either way on whatever engine you choose

fish-master · 08-12-2007, 08:20 PM

go with mercury yamaha motors r good but mercs are alot better and the gas isnt that bad if u do get a merc i say go with the optimax. they eat alot less gas then the efi's

06-13-2007, 03:04 PM	#1 (permalink)
Ahi's & Mahi's Lines In Join Date: May 2007 Location: Indian Rocks Beach(Clearwater) Boat: 41 Morgan Sportfisherman Best Catch: 45lb. Mahi on 10 lb.test spinning outfit Occupation: skipper Posts: 11	Yamaha 250 VS. Mercury 250 which one has better fuel economy and is overall a better motor. __________________ Fillet and Release

06-14-2007, 01:32 PM	#3 (permalink)
mneptune Hooked Up Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Palm Beach Boat: Grady White 25' CC Best Catch: She won't let me talk about her on here Occupation: good ole SOB Posts: 298	Yamaha over Mercury for sure.... __________________ I FISH THEREFORE IAM

06-15-2007, 02:31 PM	#5 (permalink)
freezorburn Hooked Up Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: New Jersey\Key Biscayne, FL Boat: "Norson" Custom Canaveral 28' Pilot House Best Catch: They where all the Best! Occupation: Programmer\Construction Work Posts: 342	I have Yami 3 years old 1 fuel pump died. Other then that no problems. They DO HAVE a very complicated electrical system. __________________ "The Sea Love Those Only Who Fear It"--KBYC-- Capt. Ken of the "NORSON"

06-21-2007, 02:57 PM	#7 (permalink)
Knot Proper Hooked Up Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Fort Lauderdale Boat: Knot Proper 26' Sailfish Best Catch: 200+ Blue Marlin Occupation: Boat Sales, Sundance Marine Posts: 154	without question if you are looking for reliability Yamaha is the answer. If you are looking for a high performance mid range gas guzzler merc has the market. If you go merc understand you can,t troll for long periods without reprograming your censors __________________ LIFE SHOULD ALWAYS BE THIS MUCH FUN! Brian@sundancemarineusa.com www.sundancemarineusa.com

06-21-2007, 06:31 PM	#9 (permalink)
Muddog Lines In Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Ft. Myers, Florida Boat: 33' Dusky with twin 175hp Best Catch: 150lb Swordfish Occupation: Fishing. Posts: 48	the yamahas but I personally love the Evirudes __________________ http://onedollorhooker.17.forumer.com/

06-14-2007, 11:17 AM	#2 (permalink)
Warrior Hooked Up Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Ft.Pierce Boat: 60 Ocean SS/31 Contender Best Catch: 369# core Giant Bluefin Posts: 308	YAMAHA...ALL THE WAY! EFI OR 4-STROKE. Don't forget about Suzuki...most bang for your buck I believe.

06-14-2007, 01:36 PM	#4 (permalink)
Mike Roni Lines In Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: South Central Jersey Boat: 60 Hatteras Carolina Edition, 35 Triton, 23 SeaCraft Occupation: Sales Admin/Mate Posts: 27	I just repowered this year with a 250 Yamaha four stroke, and it blows Mercury out of the water. It has not given me an ounce of trouble, unlike my Mercury. Defiantly Yamaha.

08-03-2007, 09:59 PM	#10 (permalink)
big game Grunt Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Fort Myers, FL Boat: Donzi 35ZF Best Catch: 68lb hoo Occupation: Flight Ops Posts: 4	I am also running twin 275 Verados and knock on wood haven't had an ounce of trouble, the engines are about a year old and have well over 100 hours on them, and we troll a lot. They are pushing a 35 Donzi ZF and they burn less gas and the boat is faster then most boats in the 30-38 foot range with twins or trips on them.... Hands down from experience Mercury all the way Good luck either way on whatever engine you choose

08-12-2007, 08:20 PM	#11 (permalink)
fish-master Lines In Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: pompano beach Boat: 60/40 27 proline Occupation: west marine Posts: 37	go with mercury yamaha motors r good but mercs are alot better and the gas isnt that bad if u do get a merc i say go with the optimax. they eat alot less gas then the efi's

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