Yamaha OX-66

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Mar 19, 2009
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Hey everybody, I am looking at a skeeter boat with a 2000 Yamaha OX-66 225hp motor. I am very gun shy at buying another boat. My last one had a 225 hp Evinrude Ficht injected, it blew up on me and has caused me a lot of grief not only with the check book but with the wife. The man selling this boat said that these motors are "bulletproof". I am not sure that a "bulletproof" motor exists but I would like some of you that know a lot about the motors to please give me some feedback or opinions on making this purchase. Thank you.
 

yamatech43

Petty Officer 2nd Class
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Feb 9, 2011
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Well, as a former Yamaha technician, I can tell you the OX-66 was and still is my very favorite engine. It's amazing that you had the worst outboard ever made(not simply because it was an Evinrude, I've had a few and they were great) but due to the Ficht.....and now you are looking at a really great motor...yes, buy it.
 
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Thanks yamatech! That makes me feel a lot better. It is a sweet boat for sure. Hopefully the wife will agree and let me!
 
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