what's the deal w/yamaha stern drives

[lorax]

If I understand correctly Yamaha made a stern drive unit for a while but no longer does.<br /><br />What years did they make them?<br /><br />Are parts hard to get, impossible to get?<br /><br />Is a boat with Yamaha sterndrive a white elephant?<br /><br />Where they any good?<br /><br />Thanks

 

[zzzzz]

Re: what's the deal w/yamaha stern drives

they were only made for 2 years..88 & 89 I believe...or 89 & 90..parts are pretty scarce...for sterndrive I'd stick to MERC

 

[POINTER94]

Re: what's the deal w/yamaha stern drives

My conversations with my mechanic while I looking to purchase another boat is that Yahmaha is supporting the parts and that all in all it was a fairly good unit. As you may have figured lead times for parts is a little long and the prices are a bit higher than would be normally expected.<br /><br />The big question is how long will the support remain. Can't answer that one.<br /><br />Doug

 

[Trent]

Re: what's the deal w/yamaha stern drives

You want the scoop on Yammie Drives? Call Ken at 850-234-0854. He is one of the last (of the first) Yammie Stern drive guys left. It was a great drive! Parts on the other hand ARE NOT! He keeps available parts in stock. He also can lead you to re-power or used parts.