[bmaj319]

Hey Snookered,

Thanks for the good wishes...shopping for a brand new motor was a bittersweet experience! Getting a quote on the motor is one thing, but prying out of the dealers what the "turn key" cost would be took some digging. I also looked at it like I was shopping for a dealer/service support, 'cause if things go sour I wanted to feel comfortable the people care...the closest Yammie dealer gives me the creeps...makes you feel like they're doing you a favor just talking too you!

Quotes on controls, gauge package(s), wiring harnesse, s/s prop, installation goodies and rigging labor varied a lot. Don't forget to figure in the Governor's bite too!

There's an outfit on the 'net (boats.net) that sells Yamahas pretty cheap, if you want to do your own rigging. They're somewhere in Florida...you'd have to add shipping, and I didn't get a definite answer on sales tax... I wondered how thrilled the local dealer would be to provide support on a 'net bought unit?

So, the bottom line? Right at $9,500 (gulp!)ready to go in the water...seems like a lot, huh? Well, less than what I could find on a Yamaha F115, and a lot less ($2,000+) than any Honda 130 quotes I got. you may be able to do a little better where you are...around here four strokes are in great demand, and the dealers are in general a little smug about it.

Last weekend I couldn't pull the revs I should at WOT, so went by my dealer and he "gave me" another s/s prop to try (said he'd put it on if I wanted), and to bring the other back when I get a chance. Film at eleven... [img]images/icons/grin.gif[/img]