New Yamaha 4 HP - Good Choice?

[chinook12]

Need to find a replacement motor for my sailboat's outboard.
I'm interested in a new yamaha 4HP 4 Stroke long shaft motor. Anyone have any opinions on this motor? Like's, dislikes, reliability or whatever. Looks like a great little motor but don't know much about how it compares to other brands? Thanks!

 

[robert graham]

Re: New Yamaha 4 HP - Good Choice?

I had a Yamaha 4HP on my canoe for several years and never had any problems with it at all. I bought the motor slightly used but still in the box for $600, used it for 5 years, sold it for $600. Take good care of it, fresh clean gas, lubricate it well, it'll probably run forever!