Yamaha 115 2 Stroke Carb motor?

[Tritto]

Thanks for all the comments guys. I went on a water test of the Yalta triple 5 today with the 2 stroke Yammy 115 and I was actually very impressed with the motor. Considering it was running double the oil ratio at the moment whilst in the first 20 hours of running in the motor there was no smoke and no smell. It wasn't that loud neither. I did however settle on the 4 banger 115 Yammy and have placed an order for that. What ended up making my decision was the restricted range, thanks to the poorer fuel economy. I would have been happy however to have had the 2 stroke but didn't want to have any regrets in 12 months wishing I could go further on a tank.
Thanks again for everyones advice and look forward to getting onto the water on the new beast.

[whiteman]

Tritto. Great decision. I have the Yammie 2s 115 on my boat and am really happy with it .... BUT .... I am not expecting to get much for it if I ever have to trade it in. If I was buying a replacement right now I would only go another 2s if the cost was less than 50% of the 4s (which I'll bet it isn't). Trolling with the 2s is no problem and I carry extra fuel for reef trips in secured jerry cans - which I'd also do with a 4s. Your new 4s should be fantastic. Have fun.

[Tritto]

Your right there whiteman. I think cost the 4s was $16k and the 2s was $11 so now where near 50% cheaper. Yes $5k buys alot of fuel but also you could expect to keep half that difference in better resale. Add on the fuel saving for a few years and it almost comes out even. Thanks for the comments.

[trueblue]

I have the 130 HP model. I'd love to have a 4 stroke, but its just not sensible to get rid of a good running engine

if mine goes bung and needs extensive repairs, I'll think about repowering then.

Buying from new though is a different story, and it only comes down to budget - if the budget stretches there, obviously the best plan

cheers

[whiteman]

The Yammie 115/130 2s is a very reliable, cheap to maintain motor. Once fuel goes north of $2/l we'll all be bitching about it but at that price even a 4s will be RS!

[whatscracken]

Hey Tritto, I often go out with a mate who has a 115hp saltwater series. its a good engine allround and the smokey thing isn't a problem IMO. My old man has the 115hp yamaha 4 stroke and it is super quiet. It comes down to what you want or can afford as I think both engines will give you many years of trouble free use.