Yammies - advice please!

[Solitaire]

It look like I'm going to be replacing poor old Solitaire's ailing V8 with a 170 HP Yamaha and leg. I have no experience of this confuguration at all. I know those that have had Yammie outboards and have sworn by them - positively/forums/images/icons/smile.gif I would be interested in hearing others views. The unit is not new but I have it on good authoritity that it is in excellent condition, I'm also going to see it.
Are there any particular faults I should be on the look out for? Areas prone to corrosion etc. Thanks in advance

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[AJW]

Do you mean Yam 170hp Diesel or Petrol? 170 or 165hp Diesel ME370STI has good reputation in RIBS. Well known RIB adventurer the name of whom provokes uproar on these forums went across the Atlantic powered by one. /forums/images/icons/smile.gif

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[jfm]

I have not had the inboards but I also swear by the outboards. imho there are two clear leaders in outboards, merc and yam

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[andrewa]

Hi David

Why not go for a KAD 32, Peters in Chichester were doing some superb deals over the winter incl of duo prop, props VAT and fitting.



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[stuartb]

David,

I'm hurt you didnt call.....

Talk to Bill Brown of BBMS 07802290840.

He is the best Yammi man in the South, possibly the whole of the UK.

Helped me out no end on mine, alway given me good advice, keeps spares!

The legs are silky smooth.

See you soon

Stuart

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[Col]

Whats wrong with V8?? Might be interested in buying if price is right.

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[Solitaire]

Its the diesel - 170 as far as I can make out.

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[Solitaire]

Col, hydrolic lock! I'll also have 290 leg and a complete LPG kit with 2 tanks.

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[Col]

How much for engine? Is leg Duoprop??

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[Solitaire]

Stu, sent you a PM. I've mislaid (lost/forums/images/icons/blush.gif your contact details. Can you add them to my PM response and I'll make sure I put them in Outlook!!/forums/images/icons/smile.gif

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[Solitaire]

I'll give them a bell and check it out. All ready had a quote from RK Marine for Kad 32. I have to weigh up the value of the boat against the cost of a new diesel - and of course the rationale to SWMBO/forums/images/icons/smile.gif She wants a new kitchen/forums/images/icons/frown.gif

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[richson]

I had a ME370STI on last boat which never missed a beat. Power at prop was 150HP vs 165 at engine. Hydradrive was silky smooth. I think maxtorque has one on his boat.

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