finaddict
Well-Known Member
Rather than hi-jack the 2 stroke vs. 4 stroke thread I'll start a new one;
I too am looking to re-power. I have experienced DI 2 strokes and pouring $40 + gallon 2 stroke oil into them makes my skin crawl. So which new (2011 or newer) 4 stroke 250 would you buy? Mercury, Yamaha, Honda or Suzuki.
Here's my summary so far:
1. Yamaha - Best reputation, good dealer network and a price that seems to reflect it.
2. Mercury Verado - Supercharged and outweighs all the competition by over 100 lbs.Dealer network good, but Reliability of motor?
3. Honda - first year out for the 250 I am inclined to never buy version 1.0 of anything, but I DO love my 8 h.p, Honda kicker
4. Suzuki - Lots of talk about good solid reliable motors, and the lowest initial price, but almost no dealer presence in lower mainland
I know there is going to be almost as many opinions as posters, but I am looking for objective viewpoints and this is by far the most knowledgeable SW forum.
I too am looking to re-power. I have experienced DI 2 strokes and pouring $40 + gallon 2 stroke oil into them makes my skin crawl. So which new (2011 or newer) 4 stroke 250 would you buy? Mercury, Yamaha, Honda or Suzuki.
Here's my summary so far:
1. Yamaha - Best reputation, good dealer network and a price that seems to reflect it.
2. Mercury Verado - Supercharged and outweighs all the competition by over 100 lbs.Dealer network good, but Reliability of motor?
3. Honda - first year out for the 250 I am inclined to never buy version 1.0 of anything, but I DO love my 8 h.p, Honda kicker
4. Suzuki - Lots of talk about good solid reliable motors, and the lowest initial price, but almost no dealer presence in lower mainland
I know there is going to be almost as many opinions as posters, but I am looking for objective viewpoints and this is by far the most knowledgeable SW forum.