Yamaha techs?

[River Rat]

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.

[BryanP]

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

[River Rat]

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....

[peters_skeeter]

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

[jgip087]

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.

[River Rat]

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.

[jgip087]

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.

[zooker]

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