yammy four stroke

[emuparkpete]

just looking for any feedback on the yamaha four strokes, particularly the F100 AET i just bought 2003 model, any word on life expectancy in hrs etc.
Any feedback at all would be great, thanks Pete.

[Reel Magic]

I have onr on the back of my Cruise Craft,

Fuel consumption is exceptional, cannot give prcise figures as I don't have a fuel meter.
Even if I don't go out for 4-6 weeks she starts first pop every time, has plenty of balls.

I had 2 of my big mates up at the same time skiing behind the rig no dramas at all.
Life expectancy - keep her regulary serviced, flushed and innox after every trip should see her good for a few thousand hours I was informed by those in the know here when I first posted the same question.

You won't be dissapointed with it mate.
How many hours has it done, mine now has 170 hours, not alot for a 2004 model but I use it whenever I can or conditions allow - every 2 weeks as a general rule.

Cheers Ryan.

[emuparkpete]

It has been pushing my dads 23 foot boat around lake macquarie for a while now, and he is installing a diesel inboard - scored the yammy for $3500, alot more hrs than yours but not a scratch on it and purrs. I have been told that the Pro fishermen expect up to 4000 hrs before any sort of rebuild.
Thanks mate, Pete.

[Dan5]

Hey Emu you might wanna get the timing belt changed at about a thousand hrs or a little sooner a couple of guy's i know have had them break at 1200-1500 hrs and if that happen's it's usually new motor time and also do the gearbox oil very regulary as they also are a bit tempremental and like fresh oil.They seem to be a fairly good engine on the whole though so if you do the maitence it should be good for 4-5000 hrs as long as you don't flog it.Dan..........