The Evinrude Intruder story with the engineer breaking it in wide open was so awesome.

I honestly never thought about your point made on #1... I grew up on my old man's 2 strokes and remember him yelling from the truck while I floated out to oblivion "give it gas, choke it, pump the bulb!"... now I sit down, touch the key and vrooom

@steventidwell8922

6 ай бұрын

😂😂😂 yeah I have several moments like that with my father

My Uncle still has his father's 1971 (maybe 1972) 3 cylinder 60HP Johnson outboard. In the family since New, and installed on my grandfather's red boat while at the launch ramp. It has 1000s upon 1000s upon 1000s of hours on it across 3+ boats over the last 50 years. Never had the lower unit replaced, or anything serious, and just beat on and kept going. Still got it stored in the garage, waiting for the next boat.

@petersgarage6125

11 ай бұрын

Got a Johnson 70 and it still runs well. Just loves getting up on the plane. Hates sitting and idling for a long time. Not the most fuel efficient.

I’m a Mercury die hard. The truth is there’s not a single bad motor on a transom anymore. All of them are solid. The difference is customer service and warranty.

@Dunkolunk

Жыл бұрын

I agree. Except for the last generation Evinrude.

@antwonjonesfishing

25 күн бұрын

Got damn B Lat whats up 🤓

Only true experts know that the 3 cylinder Yamaha 2 stroke outboards were the best ever. They were reliable, very powerful and had a huge range in horsepower. For example a 1992 60hp 2-stroke Yamaha 3 cylinder engine. Best ever, ask the fisherman, ask the ski boat owners. Greetings from the Netherlands

@willsmith1988

Жыл бұрын

30DMH Yamaha 3 cylinder 2 stroke

@javery50

Жыл бұрын

The v4 also

@RC-sj6zi

Жыл бұрын

And they were almost a direct copy of the 3cly omc

@ib6andub9ok

11 ай бұрын

I am with you there. Much better than the F150 with rotting Exhaust and Plastic Balance Shaft Gears that made the list. Right from 1984 90hp Dad's first non OMC Motor, still rolling today. Also have it in 30hp version, and 130 V4 is almost as indestructible as the 3 cylinder ones, but not quite as dependable.

@j.thomas7128

6 ай бұрын

A 60hp SKI BOAT? Are you high? 60hp on an aluminum rowboat won't get me out of the water on any ski or skis! Come on, man.

Thanks for the vid. I had a 2003 225 Merc EFI big block on my racing boat with a sportsmaster box, I thrashed the crap out of it and it never quit, now with a 2000 200 Yamaha HPDI (not raced)and it has never disappointed me. Both 2 strokes..

I think the 3cyl Johnson/Evinrude’s are damn good engines as well as the V8. Great top 10 list!!

Used to have a Johnson 115 Fast Strike. It was an awesome outboard aside from the warped float bowls.

I’ve got one of those 25hp Mercs from the late 80s. I was given it for free, put a CDI and prop on it and it’s been flawless ever since. We also used the 15hp Evinrude on our steel hunting boats for years. They are a staple on ever lake you go to.

@calebrodriguez3748

Жыл бұрын

Have a 25xd and I'm hoping it'll be a great runner for us! Anything to keep an eye on?

I got the 25 mercury sea pro 2012 two stroke. And I hit rocks full speed with it went through rapids with it. Saved my uncle from 6 foot waves with it. And it barely got me home but I got it fixed and serviced lately and I still got it. also I just changed to a new propeller after many years. Same lower unit. The 25 mercury’s are bullet proof.

I have an old Johnson 9.9 noted to be bullet proof. Pushing a 14 ft Lonestar. I had no real problems with it but it is loud at high speed. I also have a 1989 Evinrude 225 looper. It pushes a 1980 Hydrosports cuddy. VRO disconnected and ran good but hard on gas. I hope to use it again after not using it for several years. I plan of giving it a thorough going over before using.

The Intruder/Fast Strike were strong underrated motors, but the heat soak/vapor lock issue was a pain.

I have a 92 140HP Evinrude it has always been very good until this year. Had to do fuel pump and new valve on the primer solenoid. I am planning to repower! It is rated for 150 so maybe I’ll find a F150 I can afford but might go Suzuki new. On last boat I had a 79 85 hp Evinrude and that thing was great it idled nice and was fast. It was very loud but never left me stranded.

Love the show and content 🙏🏻

Nice video! Please keep them coming!

Agree on 4 stroke Yamaha....i have a 2015 115 that is awesome and gets run almost every weekend 👍💪🏻🎣

I love my evinrude intruder 150 it always does me good only had 1 issue with my carburetor leaking gas but other than that it still to this day runs perfect and tip top!

I have a 2020 225 pro XS so far so good use it every week at least once! Easy to maintain only complaint is the blue smoke on startup if you don’t trim it level when shut it down after a long run! I’ve heard even the sho does that also!

Thanks for this video bud! I've been looking for a channel like this, new sub here for sure! I had an old 200 black max Merc on a 300 series Ranger that was bulletproof! I miss that thing!

@TeamMarineService

2 жыл бұрын

Welcome aboard Tim!

Still have my Faststrike V6 150 1994 its on my 1994 javelin now, love it.

Glad to hear that about the new 250s

Definitely the XR6 should have been on there. That thing was a rock-solid staple of Mercury Marine for close to 15 years

My #1 was a 150 Promax EFI from mercury racing. I ordered it in 1996. I ran it with a jet pump on a flatbottom Express till 2007. I wrecked the boat and it got hot so I traded it in my dealer had just got a 225X in in trade. Ran it till 2016 and built a new jet sled with a 250 Pro XS. I used to guide and fish the rivers alot so to say that 150 Pro Max had 1000 hours on it at the least, with only doing normal spark plugs and fuel filter replacement was about it . I cant remember any electronic part failing on that motor. But I must say I have decent luck with most of my personal motors because the see alot of use. The rest of my family members are not so lucky I think because they dont use them enough and are not as particular about oil and fuel additives as myself. You probably understand that my outboards with jet pumps see quite a bit of abuse. You run a jet pump outboard in the upper 3rd of it RPM range all the time.

had a 2002 mercury 2 stroke 20hp , same as the 25 , in the 17 years we had it since new, we only changed the impeller once and spark plugs twice, never cleaned the carb, never had a issue

Awesome list of good motors

I was with you until the pro xs came up. Around here pretty much every one of them on a used boat has had a new powerhead at some point. I was surprised to not see the 3cyl Yamaha motor on the list. I would also add the omc v4 motors, super reliable, they are still running all over the lakes today. The omc 9.9/15 absolutely deserves a top 3 spot, the last one i had was by far the smoothest idling and shifting motor i have ever had. It would literally slide in and out of gear like butter, in or out of the water.

surprised yamaha 90 2 stroke wasn’t on the list. those are little reliable beasts. that goes for all the yami 2T 3 cylinders

First time comment, new subscriber, absolutely love the videos, hilarious and true! I’ve got a 99 225 EFI merc on a 99 triton tr20 dc been a great engine, those fall along the lines of this opti’s you talking about?

Hey Andy, I’m not sure about the whole ranking order but your you’re pretty much on point with 225-250 2stroker Opti Pro, 50 three cylinder and the OMC 15hp owned them all and all of them were excellent engines fir their “time”. I think there could have been an honourable mention for the OMC 6hp another bullet proof engine and little brother of the 15hp also in my opinion the OMC 3cylinder 70hp not fast nor nothing technically advanced just found it to be totally reliable. Again the 6 and the 70 were both motors I owned from new “back in the day”. I haven’t owned one but I’ve read numerous reports on the Yamaha 150 4 banger, absolutely bullet proof, I have heard from a number of sources that claim with regular servicing it’s a 3000hr plus engine!

Old 150 Johnson still hard to beat I've got a 86 model and love it drinks more gas than a hemi but runs every time

you always see old Mercury's at the boat ramps still going. even the old belt buckle mercury still going . why I run mercury. I have a Yamaha 115 4 stroke. I'm always working on that thing . my 115 mercury runs circles around it . Great video.

Nice list Team!!!

love my 2018 evinrude 15hp short shaft

Good job mate. Very useful list! Which motor would you choose if you had to race at a 30hp power limit boat racing? Thank you. Greetings from Greece.

I really enjoyed this video and the worst of video. Not that it was needed this time, but you sure do have the ability to capture an audience. Good job.

Awsome video! Would you rank the Df200 as good in the 200 hp class. Is it basically the same motor and technology as the df250 that you lik so much? Also has the performance (speed and torque) gotten better to compete with Yamaha and Mercury in 2022? Thanks for your input

Also a Yamaha 2.5 hp never fails me I had one since I was 12 I’m 19 now and I’ve only had to change out the prop shaft cause I stripped it out

I loved the HPDI motors

I just retired a 1976 200 Evinrude because a mechanic put a lower unit on that the shaft was not long enough and the only thing I had to do was the water pump and One power pack.

I had a Yamaha 2005 vmax 150 carbed ran the hell out of it for 10yrs zero problems

I mean my 98 EFI fires right just like u talking about. But definitely like your channel!!!

I'm glad you love Suzuki outboards good for you. I have a 2018 suzuki 25 hp. That thing has cost me an extra 800 dollars as to why you open it up for about a mile then falls on it's face and leaves you looking for a tow. Ten minutes later it will start and go about half that far and repeat. New high pressure fuel pump all new lines all new everything and until we drilled a bigger vent hole in my fuel tank caps and I'm guarded optimistic as it was September by the time we figured it out. On the other hand I have a Honda bf-90. It starts every time. I say go and it says where. That follows a 2007 bf-90 that was the same way

I'm running an Intruder now from 1996😁with the 250hp these day's I'm not kicking A** or taking names😞😞😞when they see my boat now they don't even for a name😞they just ask when you going to upgrade😜keep the videos coming Andy!!!

I recently bought a 2003 225 yamamerc 4-stroke EFI I absolutely love it and haven't had a problem yet really want your take on this engine it is saltwater series

I just bought a 2002 150 optimax for 3500. Motor has 200 hours abs looked like it rolled of the showroom floor. It literally cranks just like the four strokes. Burns 2.4 gallons an hour wide open. Uses little oil. Love it.

@stevehenderson2571

9 ай бұрын

Make sure the compressor bolts aren’t lose. Don’t believe in looks … they are deceiving. I got 500 hrs out of my 1st 2002 175 Opti. 2.4 gal at WOT. ????

@drifter9425

2 ай бұрын

Bull ALL outboards wide open whether 2vor 4 stroke burn 10% of the horsepower give or take a wee bit 15gl an hour for a 150 wide open At 4000rpm it drops substantially which in 2 strokes is the most efficient

Like the list, but up here in the NW I think fishermen would put the Yamaha t-8 on the list. It was bulletproof. I put a couple thousand hours on mine and never did anything except change the plugs and oil. In the low hp world this was the best.

Team Marine, I have a 74 Mercury 20hp 2 stroke. Besides belonging in the Smithsonian, was it a descent motor. It seems to be running fine at the moment.

loved my ol omc 15 hp ... love my 06 merc 90 4 stroke

Love my 250 Yamaha 4 stroke XCA !!

Be cool if you guys did a outboard tour, along with more boat manufacture tours.

@TeamMarineService

2 жыл бұрын

We plan on it!

Yamaha 25 hp four stroke got one in salt water and have never had a major problem with it and it’s like those 250’s it always cranks

Suzuki 2hp. Had one on a john boat for 10 years and couldn't kill it. Replaced the pull cord once.

Do you think eventually that mercury will put the 2 speed lower unit like is on the new 600 on the 250 or 300? Game changer!

My last 3 outboards. 60 Yamaha 3 Cylinder (awesome), 90 Evinrude V-4 (solid), Yamaha 200 V6 Carb (thirsty but great)

Just got my first boat with a faststrike 175 on it needs some work but runs ok

My dads stratos still running strong with his 175 fast strike!

Still have my 02 Yamaha 50 high thrust 4 stroke. Runs perfect.

You missed the 40/50 Yamaha 3cyl. Dealers to this day are still setting on ignition parts from the 90’s that they never needed

@c.shoefish

2 жыл бұрын

Have a 50 myself, and a 25.... beat the shit out of em and they just dont quit

Well I just bought a Merc 250, agree there’s no bad choice in that range these days. It’s a big chunk of cash but I’d like to get 15years out of her. Boat is currently having pod installed can’t wait to get it all put together.

Still running my 2000 Johnson 70hp. Fast reliable and is the same motor as my uncles 91 evinrude 70hp. Both are still great runners and mine routinely outruns the new 115hp four strokes. Pro XS, Yamaha, Suzys doesn’t matter. Although I haven’t run into any SHOs yet.

@tintdr

Жыл бұрын

What boat is it on?

@moosemilk8956

Жыл бұрын

@@tintdr old 17’ Grumman (aluminum fishing boat).

Had a feeling the Johnson/Evinrude 15 was going to be in there 👍🏼…still got mines..retired lol

@rodgunn2621

Жыл бұрын

I don't think I've ever found one that wouldn't run.

When is Suzuki going Release their new 250SS? When I contacted them a few months ago they said they were still testing.

My dad has one of those 1985 15hp Erinrudes. It was a fantastic motor. He hasn't run it since 1995. He also has a 1961 Mercury 6hp he hasn't ran since 1985. Lol That motor amazed me because he used it for over a decade without the impeller. Running it full throttle for 7 miles on a canadian shield lake. Then trolling for hours. I said, "Dad water is supposed to be coming out of that hole". He says "No these old motors are air cooled". I talked him into dropping the lower unit and sure enough, melted impeller. I am sure that he did this running the gas out of it each time he used it. Something he has always did on his outboards. I loved my Erinrude 1992 60hp. I ran it until fall of 2019 when I burned it up by letting it run out of oil. That was my fault. I found a deal on a 2012 Erinrude 75hp Etec. I thought why not upgrade 20 years. Well the deal was not a deal I have well over $2000 in parts on this Erinrude and it still doesn't run right. If I could turn back time. Lol

I've got a 200 Suzuki on my pontoon. It starts up so quiet that I have to stand up and walk back to see if the water pump is working. It is that quiet. Unbelievably smooth.

What do you think of the Evinrude 1989 xp 150. I have it on my Winner bassboat and it's been a beast. Only thing I have ever replaced I'd trim diode, if I'm saying that right

For use on a pontoon to tube, fish and cruise. Who makes the best 115 hp engine ? Yamaha or suzuki. Thanks

i have a little sea nymph v16 i use for fishing osage river. i put a 2021 suzuki cool white 20 hp.im super impressed it runs awesome i believe its the best little motor i ever owned. that being said im looking at a nitro z9 with a 250 merc pro xs 4 stroke is that a good motor?

First, love the videos keep up the good work. However I am curious how the #10 spot on worst motors became the #1 on best motors because you were pretty passionate about your position on both lists?

@TeamMarineService

2 жыл бұрын

Good question! The bad covid motors (some have been mysteriously problematic) suck and the good ones have been great

Ive heard you talk about the OMC 40-50 HP 2 cal. outboards as great motors

Out here in PNW the 70 hp 3 cyl Johnson and all ratings of it. Rick solid. Also the V4 and Yamahas V4 2 stroke. With a jet pump, go fast burn gas all day.

I had a 115 intruder for years on a 16ft ranger - thing was a beast. Never missed a beat. Also much better on gas than my older 90-degree Evinrude.

i love suzuki, strong and reliable, over the past 8 yrs havnt seen one with a major failure, had several come in with cowling damage due to freight but overall price to reliablility, ease of maintance and easy to work on suzuki gets the W

@TeamMarineService

Жыл бұрын

We've seen them come in damaged too. Probably 5 or 6 cowling of all horsepowers

@dozer8065

Жыл бұрын

@@TeamMarineService we mainly saw 150-200's not suzukis fault but cost cutting the shipping i feel was the problem. we have had suzuki bikes come in damaged alot from the same shipping company.

Ya forgot the 1984 Johnson 90 mine still run and will push the boat at 50 mph. That's a 2 stroke V4 90 degree motor. still running !!

Kevin from Pennsylvania what was the Merc pro xb seen a video with it on a gambler running in the high 80-s

I always wondered why the 85-140 horsepower OMC engines never make these lists and they are pretty tough and people put them on everything.

@barry8458

Жыл бұрын

Yup..the v-4’s

@blackdogproductions2044

Жыл бұрын

seriously. you gotta be kidding. some of the best motors ever. The Yamaha's too. Same engines basically

Got a 86 15hp Johnson outboard sat for 5 years put gas in it 3 pulls later it started right up still runs to this day

Still running a 93 fast strike. Get 2 miles to the gallons. But it is an absolute beast.

Talk about top reliable motors in today's market 50 hp tiller segment. Looking at putting one on my Duck Hunting Boat.

Whats your opinion of the Mercury 200 EFI 3 litre ?

Awesome vid, how bout an honorable mention top 10 next. 93 merc 200 EFI here

I had a 2001 trx Triton first year in production. Anyway had mariner 225 on it 75 mph.

I'd love to repower my boat, but cant bring myself to part with me engine. I'm running a 1995 17ft blazer bass boat with a 1979 Johnson 115 2 stroke that runs like new. I've owned several of these motors and never had an issue.

Yamaha F150 had big problems with balance shaft synthetic gears failing and trashing motors, took 2 or 3 redesigns to finally solve the problem. Made sure it has been updated

Best ever was the Johnson 150 GT in early 1980's. I drove the crap out of mine for 15 yrs. The only thing I had to fix once was a power pack. The boat sank twice due to storms and it still ran. It didn't owe me a thing. I had 3 150 Mercs before that all blew up within weeks of purchase. The best decision was buying that 150 GT.

@HuckThis1971

Жыл бұрын

Had a 1987 Hydrostream Valero Canadian edition with a 150GT. Very reliable engine.

Thoughts on early Yamaha HPDI engines, specifically 300Hp. Seems to be conflicting opinions, as with most things, but from a tech/service perspective what have you seen?

The best outboard of all time is the OMC big twin. Starting from 1951 until whenever they stopped making 'em with points. Still have my 1959 35 hp. Works great.

I had a 1999 or 1998 susuki 70 on a 16ft aluminum that was so reliable and indestructible. Plus barely used any gas and I would always run at full throttle. I would run 3 or 4 days on vacation and not add any gas. I don't remember the size of the gas tank but it was a 16 ft alumacraft dominator cs.

@TeamMarineService

2 жыл бұрын

That's awesome Adam! Those were tough outboards

@ct1762

2 жыл бұрын

great motors just heavy as hell and had corrosion issues.

@lylebayless2685

4 ай бұрын

Had an 84 Suzuki 75hp on a 16 bass boat wore out the boat but the motor still ran fine in 96 when I traded in new boat motor

What do you guys think about the 1990 - 1995 Yamaha pro V , me and my uncles all run one my uncles all run one and it’s been nothing but good

Hey man what do you think of the 2014 mercury 300 racing pro xs

What are your thoughts on the merc 2 stroke 200 pro xs?

What's your thoughts on a 2004 Optimax 150?

Anyone mention the Break In situation with the Yammie 4.2 V6 because of the Plasma coating vs cylinder liners to increase displacement from 3.4liter V6 to 4.2liter

What’s the best salt water out board 15 hose ? Thanks. Great video s

@TeamMarineService

2 жыл бұрын

#1 Suzuki, #2 Yamaha, #3 Honda, #4 Tohatsu, #5 Mercury

I think the 96 - 2000ish, 200/225 mercury efi outboards should have had a honorable mention.

@jeffreyyeater1780

2 жыл бұрын

I definitely agree . Awesome running engines .

@Kasper623

Жыл бұрын

Absolutely agree.

25-30hp Johnson on a lot of Jon Boats. Mine is pull start and I duck hunt every year and it starts in 2-3 pulls in the morning with temps in the teens, trolls as slow as you want to for Walleye’s. If it has any knocks is noise.

What year model do you have the merc 25 being no.2 on a strong list of good motors...?

Hey Andy, I heard you say the Mercury 25 hp are fantastic in the years 1996 to 1999. What did they change in 2000 that hurt them? I am seeing some of those early 2000's for sale and am wondering if they are OK?

What years are the best for the Mercury 25HP? I just bought a 1998 Mercury 25HP and was wondering if its in this group. Thank you!

Had a Honda BF200, great motors. Wonder why the Coast Guard had a waiver from federal contracting law to buy a foreign product, the BF225. Because all of the American made competition couldn’t perform up to bid specifications.

Great video but I was really hoping you would rank the new 250s separately! Maybe a future video or will it offend too many?

@TeamMarineService

2 жыл бұрын

We can do that right now for ya...we base rankings off of reliability because that's most important to us. #1 Suzuki #2 SHO #3 Pro XS but we can do a more in depth video in the future for ya.

@jeffporter100

2 жыл бұрын

@@TeamMarineService wow That was quick and very helpful! Thanks