Big Foot on Yamaha???

[jackrabbit]

Does Yamaha make a big foot for the Yamaha 4-stroke F-50 or F60? Is $6890.00 a reseanoble/fair price to pay a dealer for a Yamaha F-60?

 

[JB]

Re: Big Foot on Yamaha???

Howdy Rabbit.<br />Yamaha makes a "High Thrust" version of the 4 stroke 50, which is the equivalent of the Merc "Bigfoot". <br /><br />Those engines are meant for heavy, slow boats like pontoons or for kickers on big boats. The big gearcase is like a truck transmission. It keeps the engine in a lower gear than a normal gearcase.<br /><br />If that price, $6850, is an out-the-door price (installed with all needed accessories, prop, etc. and tax) it sounds pretty good. If it is for the naked engine in the box it is too much.<br /><br />Examples: New Suzuki DF70 naked $5995. Yamaha F115 out-the-door (new 2001 model with full warranty) $7700.<br /><br />Red sky at night. . .<br />JB

 

[jackrabbit]

Re: Big Foot on Yamaha???

J.B.<br />Where in the world do I get these good prices you are speaking of? The price I was quoted of $6890 did not include changing out the control box, cable, prop, the labor and p/u and delivery. So, I am looking at $7365 plus labor for a 2002 F-60? How do I get a better deal? Where would I get a Yammy 115 for the price you quoted? Any guidance you can give, I appreciate very much. Thanks.

 

[JB]

Re: Big Foot on Yamaha???

Howdy JR. The $7700 out the door price on the F115 was quoted to an acquaintance by a Yammy dealer in Wilmington, NC.<br /><br />You need to shop the net to find some of the best deals. Some of the best prices I have seen are right here on iboats.<br /><br />There are some terrific prices on 4 stroke engines on ebay right now, too.<br /><br />Good luck.<br /><br />Red sky at night. . .<br />JB

 

[Capn Mike]

Re: Big Foot on Yamaha???

Mercury uses 4-stroke Yamaha engines. That gives you some choice when looking for engines. (and Evinrude/Johnson use Suzuki 4-strokes)

 

[jackrabbit]

Re: Big Foot on Yamaha???

Thanks J.B and Capn Mike! I've done some more research on pricing and came across a possible good deal (3-year warranty) on a 2000 Yamaha F-80 (store sample). Anybody got any experience with their performance or service records? Besides having about 20 more HP than the F-60 is there anything really different I should be concerned about?

 

[sandman]

Re: Big Foot on Yamaha???

For a Yamaha in the crate, check with Central Florida Yamaha. No prop, no cables, no controls 115 was $7300.00 unless that has changed. Talk with Mary. I hope to get one myself if I can come up with the funds.