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Originally Posted by EZM
Looks like a perfect set up. Like you said, anything bigger and it's time for a 1 ton diesel. Would be ideal on any bigger lake too.
I am not a fan of Mercs anymore - so I don't blame you swapping out the motor to avoid frustrations like that. A Yamaha would be my first choice for inshore - but that would mean new controls and a potentially a whole lot more money all-in.
People seem to like the newer Mercs - so hopefully they will be great motors as they begin to age - only time will tell. So far, people like them.
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You are correct, and with the family this vehicle works well for the wife and kids to get around town as well.
Yeah I was between a Yamaha, Suzuki and a Mercury. It was a toss up. I ended up buying a new control anyways for the mercury. I just don't like the looks of the Yamaha and sound (frivilous things, vanity), I know it is a great engine. The new suzuki are supposed to be really well liked as well and I would have considered getting one but already had the merc kicker so decided I wanted a match, not to be the guy with two different brands. I just know people who already had good things to say about the Merc and when I did a little google search seemed like I found more complaints about the Yamaha then the mercury. So far so good. They all have issues eventually. I hope mine goes a long while without any major issues. Mercury parts and mechanics are super easy to come by out on the coast. Apparently Yamaha is similar.