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Author	Topic:   115 Yamaha smoker good engine?
boatinpete	posted 04-11-2006 09:49 PM ET (US)         Might buy a rig with a 2005 Yamaha 115 2-stroke on it.Hopefully this is a reliable engine,anyone have personal experience with this engine?For the price of this rig it will be hard to turn down.
Plotman	posted 04-11-2006 10:50 PM ET (US)             I have a pair 1991 versions of that engine (in 130 HP, but they only difference is carb jets) - don't think it has changed much over the years, and they have been bulletproof so far. However, like all engines, it depends on how it was used and maintained. I believe that there is a shift linkage that could corrode and break.
bsmotril	posted 04-12-2006 10:23 AM ET (US)             They are pretty bullet proof, as was the original design OMC V4 which they were copied from ;-). The only downside is they are thirsty for their HP rating. I would not hesitate to buy a used one if the compression checked out good. First thing I would do though is install a new water pump for peace of mind. But I'd do that for any motor, not just a Yamaha. BillS
boatinpete	posted 04-12-2006 08:43 PM ET (US)             This engine is brand new,dealer has to prep it up.

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