Yam 115HP 2-stroke

percyp · 04 April 2011, 15:46

I think I'm about to buy a RIB with a 1999 Yamaha 115HP 2-stroke outboard. We'll only be using the boat for summer fun, but is there anything (unpleasant) I need to know about these engines?

Thanks

Downhilldai · 04 April 2011, 22:18

Lovely motor and lots of spares around.

percyp · 05 April 2011, 20:42

Thanks.
Just bought the boat

Downhilldai · 05 April 2011, 21:15

You can change your profile now then.

Burtox · 05 April 2011, 21:43

I remember the sweet sound and crisp acceleration of my 2 stroke Yam. Ah happy days.

Now i have a Honda civic engine under the plastic hood to bore my arse off. 

DJS · 06 April 2011, 08:34

I had one from new and regret ever letting it go as they are a great engine, but they do love fuel-having said that they all do

percyp · 06 April 2011, 17:36

I'm used to poor petrol consumption as I also drive a Caterham 7. I see the RIB as the boating equivalent

Burtox · 06 April 2011, 20:53

Quote:

Originally Posted by percyp

I'm used to poor petrol consumption as I also drive a Caterham 7. I see the RIB as the boating equivalent

My honda 90 does 5 miles to the gallon,

Nos4r2 · 06 April 2011, 21:54

Quote:

Originally Posted by Burtox

My honda 90 does 5 miles to the gallon,

I had a scooter like that once too.