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I am looking at a boat with a F225 (four stroke) that the guy says "had a valve break at 360 hours" and am curious who could fix it and or if it is worth the trouble.  For the price of the boat I almost don't mind the cost of the rebuild if it came to it but don't know where to turn since I have a Merc on my Champion...

Any advice and information is appreciated as always!

Scott

p.s. I'm not trying to start another US v. foreign debate with my question here, sorry.

Lake Drive Marine has one of the best Yamaha mechanics in the state.

Quote from: BryanP on March 03, 2010, 03:46:49 PM
Lake Drive Marine has one of the best Yamaha mechanics in the state.

You would think that I would've thought to check w/ Jeff!  Sometimes I amaze myself.... ::)

John's a good ole boy. They'll take care of you!

I agree with both of them. 360 hours seems like a lot on an engine though so you might want to have the rest of it looked at first before you buy it, just my 2 cents.

Quote from: jgip087 on March 10, 2010, 11:18:01 PM
I agree with both of them. 360 hours seems like a lot on an engine though so you might want to have the rest of it looked at first before you buy it, just my 2 cents.

From the information I've been given by multiple marinas/dealers is that that 4 stroke should perform for 4000-5000 hours.

No doubt about that, they are good engines! I was just saying if it was used that much anything could be wrong with it and an engine is not cheap to repair.

the new import tax law -enacted in 08- has jumped the price of yamaha parts thru the roof. figure 30% more than the price of the same part on your moter..

360 hours aint much. i would have it checked out before proceeding..i broke a piston wrist pin with 1130 hours on my yammer..

fyi
if your looking to re-power your ride.the yammer 4 joker control package-without hot foot- is around $1000..

zooker