Yami 2-stroke vs. Mercury 2-stroke

CWCW

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Are there any real differences in the Yami and Merc 2-strokes (specifically the 90hp). I was told Yami parts were more expensive is this true and will i really have to worry about that? Performance the same?
 

JB

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Re: Yami 2-stroke vs. Mercury 2-stroke

The Yamaha 90 is far, far superior to the Merc 90, though the Merc has more grunt.
 

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Re: Yami 2-stroke vs. Mercury 2-stroke

What makes it far superior?
 

Asainz320

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Re: Yami 2-stroke vs. Mercury 2-stroke

Are there any real differences in the Yami and Merc 2-strokes (specifically the 90hp). I was told Yami parts were more expensive is this true and will i really have to worry about that? Performance the same?

Yes it is true that Yamaha parts are more expensive. I use to have a Merc and now i own a yamaha. When i had to buy the impeler for the merc, it was $14 and $28 for the yamaha, and so on with different parts.
 

JB

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Re: Yami 2-stroke vs. Mercury 2-stroke

The Merc 90 is infamous for rough idle and hesitation on tip-in.

The Yamaha 90 is famous for not having any unhappy users.

Next question?
 

BruceAML

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Re: Yami 2-stroke vs. Mercury 2-stroke

For the most part I would say that the Yamaha parts are very reasonable. They also stock almost every part down to the smallest clip or bolt or hose.
 

rorypff

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Re: Yami 2-stroke vs. Mercury 2-stroke

Yamahas build quality is far superior, take the hood off and it is a simple and clean design, as for reliability it is just unbelievable.
 

deejaycee_2000

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Re: Yami 2-stroke vs. Mercury 2-stroke

yamaha ........ those 90hp 2-strokes never say die ......
 
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