2005 Tohatsu 9.8 2 stroke is currently the right motor for me. It's on my 15' kaBoat.
@user-yu8qg4mx8d
2 ай бұрын
Older boat I bought used and been working on, budget deal. 1999 Triton TR-17 and put a 2024 90 Yamaha SHO. Thought i'd be disappointed knowing 115 would be the deal, but budget constraints put me in the 90. Couldn't be happier, thing hops up on pad in no time and pushes like a 115. I fish for fun, typically skinny water and love how quiet and smooth of a ride it is. My 4 yr old daughter who is used to my 2 stroke said 'Daddy you forgot to turn on the motor' last boat ride.
@mikebennewitz7019
2 ай бұрын
Andy Morgan looked at the Merc hanger bracket and thought "that's gonna break" 😂
@TeamMarineService
18 күн бұрын
@@mikebennewitz7019 hahahah
@dylanforney780
2 ай бұрын
No Tohatsu? The tillers are popular in Texas plus a 5 year warranty
@centrebassoutdoors4791
Ай бұрын
I agree, Suzuki needs to give us a V6 225 SS 20” shaft motor!!!! I’d buy one today if it was available. But it probably won’t happen because the 150, 200 and 250 is where the majority of the market it is at.
@krr6581
2 ай бұрын
My 115 Optimax blew up last year and I found a used 115 ProXS 4S to replace it with low hours. Though it runs great I just couldn’t afford buying what I wanted at the time which was either the Zuki 140 or the settle for Zuki 115. After talking to Zuki owners and reading hundreds of reviews on all the major outboards the Zuki is an excellent choice with more reliability than Mercury. Maybe not as fast of a motor, but fast isn’t my top priority.
@colt110987
Ай бұрын
My brother in law bought a new skeeter Yamaha 250 last spring. He was a Mercury guy but was sold on the Yammy through skeeter. He blew his lower unit in August and waited for months to get it replaced then his second trip after being fixed his head blew on hole shot. He literally has 21 hours on the boat because his was in and out the shop lol. My mercury blew last summer also….we were miserable lol. Think my next boat will run a Suzuki
@lokeshdeshwal5288
Ай бұрын
Blew up lower unit on yamaha?
@killerlooks212
Ай бұрын
I got 2 boats both combinations are perfect for what I use them for. 1995 stratos 265fs 115 evinrude intruder 1978 steury bass boat with a 1979 evinrude 70hp Both extremely reliable and well used
@ripperace
9 күн бұрын
No love for Tohatsu? I know they aren’t a main stream brand, but all the small Mercs are Tohatsu’s in Phantom Black paint with Merc rigging (unless you’re talking tiller only).
@patricklangley7516
2 ай бұрын
2007 Ranger 188vs. Suzuki 175. Love it. 62mph
@jddarby007
2 ай бұрын
Old boat / new motor seems to be the best way to do it.
@7287287
2 ай бұрын
I have a 2016 1650 lund rebel xs side console. Running the 60 hp mercury with a 14p trophy sport stainless prop. That sucker just runs. So well. Maybe just a tad slow on the holeshot but it handles and turns at speed so much better than the stock prop.
@Xpyburnt_ndz
26 күн бұрын
OK, I'm gonna toss one out there, I've got a 1989 Bluefin Sportsman 19' Aluminum hull that I've completely gone thru with an entire new floor, consoles, seats and interior, looking to possibly re-motor due to 2 stroke restrictions out west here. Got a Johnson 88SPL on her right now but what would you like to see me put on it in the 4 banger realm? Or the oil injected 2 strokers?
@stevehenderson2571
2 ай бұрын
I have a 2003 Ranger 185VS with a Yamaha 150 OX66. It only has 234 hrs. I’ve put 40 hrs on it since owned. Zero problems. 1st Yamaha ever. I like any of your vids. Sorry political answer.
@LS-hj7ny
20 күн бұрын
Curious of your thoughts / experiences running jet drives on OB engines... pro's & cons... durability ... etc. Thanks - LS - Nova Scotia, Canada ✌🏻
@CatfishBalls
2 ай бұрын
Merc 4 stroke 75-115 is bullet proof. Anything else strictly Suzuki or Honda. Preferably Honda.
@cameronater1747
Ай бұрын
Mercury 150 pretty solid
@edwardabrahamiii3742
9 күн бұрын
Must be gay Hondas have no balls in all of there vehicles.😂
@edwardabrahamiii3742
9 күн бұрын
@cameronater1747 thats what I've been running the last 4 years
@brettanderson2849
2 ай бұрын
how nice of you to drop this video after I blew my motor last night!
@TeamMarineService
2 ай бұрын
Oh no! What motor and hp was it?
@brettanderson2849
2 ай бұрын
@@TeamMarineService 175hp 2004 evinrude ficht, knew it was coming eventually 😂 probably going with a 175 Suzuki
@jaysonsetzer2287
2 ай бұрын
@brettanderson2849 you can get a 175 yamaha and flash to 233hp later.
@brettanderson2849
2 ай бұрын
@@jaysonsetzer2287 I don’t think I need that much power on my 18 foot bass boat haha, my wife can barely tolerate a 175!
@grantschimek6506
2 ай бұрын
I've owned 2 SHO's, a 90 and a 115 love em! Yamaha starts and goes! My brother has a Suzuki 150, awesome motor as well!
@josiahj1033
Ай бұрын
Love your videos. Really helps us poors who cant afford multiple boats and motors find quality equipment… can you guys make videos that go through different boat styles (bass, deep v, etc)--> the best model/brand at different price points?
@samgrace6118
2 ай бұрын
I got a 2000 ranger 518vx with a 2021 mercury 200 pro XS and it’s the best set up I’ve ever run
@Lray4x4
2 ай бұрын
Will it hit 65 MPH?
@bigbeef8935
2 ай бұрын
@@Lray4x4I sure hope so
@samgrace6118
2 ай бұрын
@@Lray4x4 68 is top speed for me and my set up but I have buddies running different props with the same set up getting 70 under ideal conditions
@hdb7537
17 күн бұрын
Are the cylinders coated with Plasma or Nikasil on a Mercury 115 pro XS!!!
@dannycummings6366
2 ай бұрын
I would agree with a Yamaha or Suzuki on a Bullet 21 XRS but on a 20XD I would go with Mercury just for the gearcase option. On a 20XD you need a low water pickup gearcase so the Merc sportmaster is the best option.
@awbassfishing3955
2 ай бұрын
Just repowered my 190tx with 115 pro xs thought about the Yamaha Sho 115 but my location it be quite a drive for service with the Yamaha
@kylecasetta4091
2 ай бұрын
Have a boat similar to the lund furry, I took your advice on the Suzuki 40 4 years ago I'm still impressed with it..
@havocsquad1
2 ай бұрын
The only boat propulsion that I have fully functional currently is an oar, that's it.
@ljwldt
2 ай бұрын
I'm running a mirrocraft holiday 168 with a tohatsu 50 HP. This is my 5th summer on the water with this combo and have had ZERO issues. Goes in for regular maintenance/winterizing every fall. Does everything I need.
@bigbassgang8345
2 ай бұрын
Man, love the look of the Mercurys and I went with one. Unfortunately looks don’t get bass back to weigh in. 2022 250 pro xs 130 hours and my lower unit left the comment section today in the widest part of Champlain with thunderstorms coming over the mountains. Luckily was able to run her back at 40 mph. It sounds like a rod knock but being told by a bunch of people it’s most likely the lower unit.
@pickinpop
2 ай бұрын
you are an awesome shop guy, to be respected, BUT, you have the right persona to be a stand up comic, i am dead serious, your personality and stage presence you would be the next Ceorge Carlin as far as audience appeal!!!!
@giovannim5101
Ай бұрын
# 1 love my SUZUKI 140
@yelyab1
2 ай бұрын
I had twin yams 150s on a 25’ tidewater center toilet. I had it for 5 years but only used it less than 100 hours due to health reasons. The motor was not broken in. I took it out for a demo ride last year, had it pumped up 3” on Bob’s J plates. I had problems getting it past 5000r’s. Yam rep at Miami boat show said if I’m going to pay for all those extra power it should pull more r’s than an oiler. O during the demo ride I had maybe 30 gallons of gas, all crap removed, 4 people OB. FOR THE first time it zoomed pasted 5500 headed for I don’t know what. I missed the ramp and was headed for the marina when the broker pulled me off the throttles. I’m sure I got real close to 60. A center toilet, with a wing, cool air, high barometer , I shut down right at 5500 and motor was not done. New owner and I were smiling like idiots. That’s the last I saw of it. I had to drop my price a little but my depreciation was really low for a boat. I always thought yammers were boring but I didn’t like Merc organization, arrogant sob’s. They use to come to boat Rally’s and their 30 something marketing people were soooooo arrogant. What scored Yammy points is a guy older than me, I’m 76 now and this guy said “ crank it up!” I love it when they talk dirty to me. I think BRP (sounds like burp) COULD HAVE cleaned up evinrudes shop so they play with the big boys. BRP had FI jet ski engines that ran like banshees w/o smoke. What could have been.
@SledorFish
2 ай бұрын
How about a video on the new 350 Honda? Probably built mostly for the offshore market but I would love to here your thoughts. It would be an option for me on a future saltwater boat. Also I run a 200 Honda with an outboard jet on a 20ft Wooldridge Sport for running rivers. Unfortunately the jet loses 30% hp but it's better than ripping off lower units in shallow rivers.
@justinschmidt9180
2 ай бұрын
I fish saltwater so on my 25ft cuddy walk around its a honda 250 for me . Runs great super reliabille.
@jp080offroading...2
2 ай бұрын
I just got a 2010 crestliner 19" with a merc 115 efi all original 2 prev owner, and so far it's running flawless, well see what happens if it does bite the dust I want to move up to a suzi 150.
@dieslmax1byler780
2 ай бұрын
A Yamaha is an anchor on a bullet, gotta spend a ton of money on the lower unit to get them to run above the pad, not to mention even a flashed sho doesn’t run with an r motor, also the r motors have the same warranty as the pro xs , I have a 3 year on my 300r and the option to extend
@user-lc1lx6sp2t
2 ай бұрын
Here is a topic to chew on "ECU flashing " like to see more about that Love the Suzuki 90 hoping to get one soon.
@brandonoakesfishing
2 ай бұрын
He did one not too long ago
@scottsilver5409
2 ай бұрын
Ranger 522D with a 250 L6 Verado. Planes quick , 60+ mph. Great giant Bass boat for big rough water. Fishes like a Bass boat but handles big water like a Walleye boat.
@ZacharySailor
2 ай бұрын
That’s on the 621 hull right?
@kalebgoodwin493
Ай бұрын
What about a review on the Tohatsu mfs140?
@gregahlstrand1328
2 ай бұрын
I've had 4 250 pro xs blown power heads in the last month!! Cylinders 3 and 4 decided to evacuate on all 4 motors
@TeamMarineService
2 ай бұрын
WOW!!!!!!
@gregahlstrand1328
2 ай бұрын
The suzuki motors I have run great minus the damn 02 sensor
@leojeidy8010
2 ай бұрын
I have 200 hrs on my 2021 merc 150 pro xs no problems 😊 on a vexus 1980. And most of the hrs are on the Mississippi River .
@danlaur7973
2 ай бұрын
Lots of shade for the black here
@TeamMarineService
2 ай бұрын
Facts are facts! They just cannot compete in the lower horsepower models. Just our opinion 🤷🏼♂️
@davecorreira3886
Ай бұрын
a boat with 150 max hp,when does it make sense to go from the Suzuki 140 to the 150?
@rjd7697
2 ай бұрын
I don't see many boats that come with Suzuki .....xpress only comes with Yamaha. Most bass boats come either mercury or Yamaha.
@user-lq1yb6uz1o
2 ай бұрын
I tell u what i would have never wanted a Suzuki back in the the day. But if i was shopping for a new motor now i would seriously consider suzuki i had 2 older johnsons an 85 and a 150 on a bass boat. I will say the 85 never gave me any problems. The 150 was really fast on my 17 bass boat high 60's not bad i made a mistake and took off rhe oil injection system so i could mix my own oil. And that was a mistake it never ran the same after that. I also had a 90 yamaha on a small flats boat and that motor was also awsome. Wasnt fast but it ran perfect
@jwheatley101
2 ай бұрын
Would love to see a showdown/comparison for 200 hp between SHO and mercury etc. repowering from a 200 optimax on 519vx ranger with max 200 hp rating
@raymondkuharske2941
2 ай бұрын
1984 mirrocraft 14 ft boat with 1984 mercury 25hp 2 stroke still hit 32 mph
@adamportner8102
2 ай бұрын
1st I love my 2019 Suzuki 250ss on my 2019 Pheonix 921 74mph loaded just me in boat. I would love to see you go to the gatertrax factory or even see you in one. I bought my Phoenix used and saved some dough but was thinking new Gatertrax with a Suzuki 250ss and went for the less money. I'm always 2nd guessing if I made the right choice.
@chrisrogers3175
2 ай бұрын
Are merc r series the best for the big motors/ racing
@muskylures
2 ай бұрын
Could you comment please on company or companies that you would trust to flash a Suzuki?
@GeraldPetersen-xn9hx
2 ай бұрын
Do i have to set the wide open timing in the lake wide open? Not sure if Budweiser has enough beers for that.
@Snailpowerdford
2 ай бұрын
Merc r motors carry same factory warranty with the option of platinum just like any other. And 87 octane..
@brianbelmont6047
2 ай бұрын
@TeamMarineService - looking to repower my Boston whaler 180 dauntless . Due to weight of outboard thinking 140 Suzuki or 150 merc. Currently a 2002 125 2+2 merc. 10 hp worth it? Recreation use.
@TeamMarineService
2 ай бұрын
That Suzuki 140 is an awesome outboard
@floridasaltlife
2 ай бұрын
18.5' Crestliner VT18 mod v bass with a 115 merc, perfect combo. SeaPro SV2400 Bay boat center console with a 250 mech. Suzuki, it sucks compared to the old 225 4s Yamaha, big mistake on spending money just cause I wanted a new engine. I actually like the old Yamaha better. It was sorted out perfectly when I got it and the new Suzuki is far from it and too costly to do so, $25k with a bobs and it only made me sit lower in the seat :( while it does it's thing, smooth and quiet for sure.
@c.shoefish
2 ай бұрын
16' Smoker craft big fish with a 2 stroke Yamaha 40, it scoots!
@lifeisfuneh
2 ай бұрын
QUESTION: How many hours can I expect from my 2006 F60 4stroke, fresh water only rarely over 4300rpm 2500 hours on it now :) Hanging on G3 V167 Angler Thanks!
@stevenealey8916
2 ай бұрын
2000 champion 203 with a yamaha vf250 sho is a sweet combo
@jasonworkman4660
2 ай бұрын
Andy what would you recommend for 23’ Sunchaser tritoon with max rating of 250. Has regular merc 150 with ss prop do you think that would be enough to push that that barge? Thank you
@Lray4x4
2 ай бұрын
When it comes to outboard motors made in the past 20 years the answer is simple. 2 stroke go Mercury, 4 stroke go Yamaha.
@codyhooser3333
2 ай бұрын
Loving the videos Jordan an Andy. I'm curious about when Andy says that he would Flash It? Exactly what does that mean.
@TeamMarineService
2 ай бұрын
He would call up Hydrotec and have them “flash” the ECU for more horsepower
@codyhooser3333
2 ай бұрын
@TeamMarineService Ic Jordan, thank you for your response. I had my 2005 Ford Excursion "Bullet Proofed". I was assuming it was kinda the same with Outboard Engines.
@acme9538
2 ай бұрын
Would be curious of your thoughts on the Yamaha F70.
@limegreenfishingmachine3332
2 ай бұрын
Wanted a Suzuki but the 200 does not work with the vexus 2080 so went merc
@garrettparkerfishing431
2 ай бұрын
I wanna see a vid of your thoughts on legend alpha 211r
@TeamMarineService
2 ай бұрын
Great boat!
@trollin2021
2 ай бұрын
Have you heard anything about OutboardEFI tunes/flashes? I can’t find anyone else who does an ECU tune for 25hp Suzukis
@paulguidry1620
2 ай бұрын
Looking at a 2003 blazer with a 2008 250 pro xs rebuilt with new power head. Thoughts? I need help Andy.
@user-ds9tb5nj1b
2 ай бұрын
So Andy what are your thoughts on a 2022 Suzuki df 140 b ? Thanks
@donaldjdickinson
2 ай бұрын
90 SHO. Fast, Reliable. 300 hours in 2 years - no issues. knock on wood.
@bigd3475
2 ай бұрын
Trim pin just broke on my friends 2022 200hp pro xs on day one of three day tourney now the motor won’t trim up. Nice mercury hahha
@TheBenbeyer
2 ай бұрын
Merc 200 V6 or the PRO XS V8 on the Bass Cat?
@user-lo7qs1ej6d
2 ай бұрын
Please include multi specie boats when you do comparisons.
@bigbeef8935
2 ай бұрын
No, walleye guys are gay
@killerlooks212
Ай бұрын
Please do this definitely would appreciate opinions on motor and boat combos
@markcampbell6650
2 ай бұрын
I would love to have a Suzuki 175 on my eagle 19 G3
@jasonprothero5697
2 ай бұрын
I am considering buying a Champion 223. What would be the best motor for it?
@chrisbeaves873
2 ай бұрын
Got a 98 ranger 518 dvs comanche needing a motor been thinking about going 200 SHO
@ZacharySailor
2 ай бұрын
A video on the V10 Verado would be cool.
@Grudzien34
2 ай бұрын
What is wrong with the 175 merc pro xs 3.4L? faster than a Suzuki 175 ?
@perfectionlawn
2 ай бұрын
Money talks is my speculation on Morgan switching
@davidmccoy4406
2 ай бұрын
h22b xpress bayboat with a 175 sho best shallow boat for the bayou
@timhall4154
2 ай бұрын
i know for a fact a lowe 1240 with a kitted 9.9 yammy 2 stroke ,powertech 11 pitch will run 26.8 mph …..i had one ..
@DavidWhite-lc1fc
2 ай бұрын
How about a video with your ideal build out of 3 bass boats as close to $100k out the door?
@jordanv5735
2 ай бұрын
Please do this with aluminum windshield and tiller boats.
@tdflooringtd
2 ай бұрын
All Motors/engines will break, all I am saying is I've never had any issues with my Mercs.
@chadwoodward2402
2 ай бұрын
The one that runs all the time and that's Suzuki! Yamaha is a close second.
@11sscycle
2 ай бұрын
I’m looking at buying a new Suzuki 150 that I want to flash to 200 or more who is good to send Ecu to
@cjr4497
2 ай бұрын
Rumor has that Suzuki is building their engines to have significantly longer life than the others. I don't know if that means they just kept doing what they were doing or the others lowered their engineering threshold. Over-engineering is something you get cautioned against in college engineering classes. The threshold has been getting shorter and shorter as time. In short, the better you make something the longer you take someone out of the market for it.
@jddarby007
2 ай бұрын
Explains why nothing lasts. Companies need money in rotation.
@TeamMarineService
2 ай бұрын
We can see that. Overall we think the Japanese are sourcing better metals than Mercury . The fasteners, castings and blocks look better and sound more solid when you hit them with a wrench. Just an observation, not very scientific
@alphacapo
2 ай бұрын
Suzuki has always been bulletproof motorcycles. and recently they have leveled up big time in outboards of all hp. They don't update and overhaul shit constantly they just keep refining with a slow evolution of things. they know that what they know works..and keep making things that seem the same on the outside to most.... but guys that know suzuki, understand that they just keep refining until they are pretty much bulletproof unless you are a complete idiot and just run WOT everywhere.. Suzuki is gonna end up being king in outboards. They aren't flashy or a exciting gimmicky brand name brand that brags. But they are catching on in the marine world. Their product speaks for itself. I'm not certain but I think another of there stuff has the best manufacturers warranty
@jasonspandet6058
2 ай бұрын
What about a Tracker 175 txw with a 75hp
@dp4auburn
2 ай бұрын
Curious why the big hp Suzuki and Yamahas never get rigged on bass boats. Offshore guys run twins/trips/quads of Japanese engines more so than Mercs from what I see.
@ZacharySailor
2 ай бұрын
Mercury’s are typically a little faster.
@jareddyer2900
2 ай бұрын
Can you flash a Suzuki 2005 fl140
@moose6666
2 ай бұрын
I'd love a Suzuki 115 Stealth!!!!!
@tomvancil8213
2 ай бұрын
Heavy motor though
@johnnysaechao6218
2 ай бұрын
Was looking to repower with Yamaha it couldn’t get one in my area ended up with 2022 250 merc.. been go so far with 65hrs and it’s going 75mph on my 04 triton 21ft
@bigd3475
2 ай бұрын
More shop life videos and over/unders
@terryboggs7167
2 ай бұрын
Yamaha 225 sho awesome engine
@tercelfish00
2 ай бұрын
Mirrocraft 14ft. 15hp mariner, 400$, let's go fishing.
@user-rh5vp5ik7b
2 ай бұрын
Like the shop life
@rap73434
2 ай бұрын
MAKO 21B WITH A 150 YAMAHA
@teter129
2 ай бұрын
@TeamMarineService I never hear you talk about Tohatsu, what up with that? Are they turds?
@TeamMarineService
2 ай бұрын
No tohatsu’s and Honda are solid outboards. We don’t see many of them and to us they aren’t leaders in the industry.
@terryelson5396
2 ай бұрын
Tohatsu is a great motor. They build the Honda, Suzuki mercury 9.9 motors. Tohatsu and honda build motors for each other. Tohatsu is up to 90hp then honda is up 2 225.
@mrxlh
Ай бұрын
Oooh not a 90 Honda, they window the block way too often…
@grade-a3463
2 ай бұрын
Where is the love for the Tohatsu motors?
@TeamMarineService
2 ай бұрын
Honda/Tohatsu make a solid outboard. Nothing wrong with them
@GeraldPetersen-xn9hx
2 ай бұрын
I dont have comparisons. My 1996 ranger is coming together. The 1996 Johson venom 200 is a fucking beast. I finished working on it today. I will blow the fucking doors plum off any 2024 4 stroke. Imma make ppl piss a little ;)
@roynelson3207
2 ай бұрын
What's the difference between a Merc 300 pro xs and a 300r?
@bigbassgang8345
2 ай бұрын
Mo powa, mo passion
@ZacharySailor
2 ай бұрын
Should've done walleye boats too.
@CatfishBalls
2 ай бұрын
That clown doesn’t know what a Walleye is
@barrychouinard4019
2 ай бұрын
@@CatfishBalls yeah, he rarely gives a walleye boat acknowledgement. Can be interesting to listen to, but not well versed in the application I end up with.
@TeamMarineService
2 ай бұрын
@@CatfishBalls Thems those toothy fish right? Lol
@TeamMarineService
2 ай бұрын
@@barrychouinard4019 in general we don’t talk much about walleye boats of big water boats because reliability is the only thing that should matter. It doesn’t matter how fast your rig is really, just need to not get stranded out. Mercury is automatically out in our opinion then. Go Suzuki or Yamaha on all models!
@edwardmarshall8795
2 ай бұрын
Yamaha owns xpress
@robertwagner4375
2 ай бұрын
Yamaha or Zuki...
@travisbarr5367
2 ай бұрын
Ih Suzuki is so good they need a better dealer network. There is no Suzuki dealer around me only Merc and Yamaha
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