Yamaha 150 V-Max duo prop

canship · 09 August 2006, 13:26

I'm considering to purchase a boat fitted with a Yamaha 150-V duo prop , year of engine is 2000 and seems to be in excellent condition. However , I have no experience at all with this Yamaha dou prop type of engine and was wondering if anyone in this forum has. Any feeback as to reliability , economy etc... greatly appreciated. Thanks

steedthrust · 09 August 2006, 18:05

Ignore me wrong thread.

OtherBusiness · 09 August 2006, 19:00

I have the yamaha 150 TRP (twin rotating prop) VMAX on an AVON 620 and its great. I am not technical when it come to engines but it accelerates quickly, theres no cavitation when turning and its not too noisy. it is also a 2000 model and (touch wood) not had a problem in the last 2 years (as long as i have owned it). Fuel economy seems about the same as other 2 stroke 150's from what i hear. Top speed, 2 up, i have got 55 ish knots. it cruises at about 30 knots 2400 rpm. Hope that helps? Cheers Nick

jwalker · 09 August 2006, 20:19

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Originally Posted by OtherBusiness

... it cruises at about 30 knots 2400 rpm.

That's very good. Those props must be holding the water particulary well.

canship · 10 August 2006, 14:18

thanks for your reply Nick which is greatly appreciated.

OtherBusiness · 10 August 2006, 20:14

The boat is quite light - just three pods and a steering consol so I guess that helps too!