This guy was pretty broad on his statements. Suzuki only had corrosion issues on first gen 140s due to a metal casting plug in the engine holder but they sold a lot of them so it left a stinky mark in their reputation.
Second and third gen F350s were and still are until the 425s are proven one Yamaha’s best ever motors. The flywheel issue is now a maintenance procedure that Yamaha handles free of charge. Most dealers will send a tech to your house to complete in 20 minutes per motor. This is the last year of production for them and the remaining are selling as fast as dealers can get them in.
It’s sad to see the opti’s going. Other than being a little noisy the second gen was as reliable as the sun rising in the morning and they were super affordable. If I was looking for an affordable motor for a build I’d be looking hard at a used 250 Opti if a used 250 Zuke or Yamaha 4 stroke wasn’t in my price range.
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