Most reliable outboard?

[Danny]

Buzz,

I'm going to certainly take your word for it. I've not blown one yet, Knock on wood, so I don't have the experience of anyone that has blown one.

DJD was the first one I've seen to admit to blowing one and not be at WOT, so it disproves my hypothesis, doesn't it??

One thing I may not have mentioned though is the preventitive maintance. I think that too is important. What do you think? Like I said, I'll defer to your experience.

Thanks Buzzer.... I appreciate the help,

Danny

[mrgolfcar]

I'm in Florida and do a lot of offshore fishing. Have had many boats and have many friends with boats from 20' up to 40'.
I myself have three boats. Some say I need my head examined. I do have however a 1985 26' Mako with a 225 Johnson on the back.
I also have a 2002 21' Hewes Redfish with a 225 Yama V Max on it. My Mako I have left sit for months (8-10) at one time, and it starts right up every time. It has never left me stranded and I've had this boat for 20 years. The Johnson is 1996. My Hewes however with the Yamaha V Max needs to head to the mechanic anytime I let it sit for more then three months. I've only had the Hewes for 7 years and I've spent more money on it in 7 years keeping it running then I have in 20 years owning the Mako. Just a thought to help anyone make a decission.

[Dobe Mejuwa]

2009 Honda 135 and only thing I've done to it has been oil changes, lower unit oil changes, and one set of filter changes. Starts everytime first attempt, idles smooth and quiet always,never so much as a hiccup.

[Lowerider]

Wow this post is a blast from the past! Still run my 2003 Honda 130 hard. I tournament fish and often make long runs WOT. The lower unit has needed a little love but the motor still purrs. No gauge but I'm sure I'm well over 1000 hours. It's never been in the shop for a motor issue. Would buy a Honda again for sure - problem is few dealers outfit their boats with em. Guess they don't make the same margin as they do suzukis b/c that's practically all you ever see anymore on the boats I use (non bass).