Mercury powerheads made by Yamaha

[neckman]

I have been told a number of times that Yamaha makes a lot of Mercury powerheads. When did this start happening? I have a 1989 XR2 V6, is this Yamaha? I definetly would not be disappointed if it is.

 

[mbb]

Re: Mercury powerheads made by Yamaha

Yamaha makes a lot of the 4 stroke powerheads for merc. I never heard of them making a 2 stroke for merc. Merc makes Honda lower units also.<br /><br />Unfortunately, the Yamaha lower unit is usually far superior to mercs in terms of taking abuse (mud, oysters, etc.)without damaging propshaft seals. Thats a reason that 99% of the commercial fisherman/crabbers/etc here run yamahas ., the other 1% run tohatsu.

 

[Trent]

Re: Mercury powerheads made by Yamaha

Yamaha made the smaller engines for Mariner. I believe 40hp and under. They did this for several years....Dont have specific years (I know late 70's thru mid 80's).<br />Dont believe yours was made by Yamaha..sorry

 

[Valv]

Re: Mercury powerheads made by Yamaha

Yes it's true Yamaha makes many small 2 stroke and 4 stroke engines for mercury / Mariner (I have a Mariner 30hp 2 cylinder and I can get parts from both mfg.). On the other side Mercury builds lower units for Yamaha.