Re: Yamaha 225 vs 250 4 stroke
now you just changed your post.
both engines are very reliable if the maint schedule is followed and the service performed by an actual trained tech, 5 star wont cut it.
now what your question is is what package is right for me, the water I fish and the method of fishing.
that question can ONLY be answered by YOU.
only advice I can give now is take both for a test ride in realworld conditions.
what is most important dry ride or stability when anchored or trolling? speed or fuel efficiency.
if the F250 was correctly rigged with command link guages you can watch actual fuel burn on the speed/fuel meter.
ofcourse the F225 from 06 and up can also use command link and is very much advised over the 6y5 guage package.
so your question now is which engine/hull package to buy.
only advice is to seatrial both.