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Why Mercury for your Outboard
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Recently i have been to a couple of boat/fishing shows and have heard Yamaha vs Mercury. the same old story as Ford or Chevy. Well as it turns out i have owned both and did some research on the two. Both are great engines and both are very similar in sizes and weights.
How ever the mercury set up has a few things that are better, one is the Corrosion factor. This factor in lame mans terms is it basically has a hard anodizing over the entire motor. Thus making it a better Salt Water set. Two is the internal engine design, the Mercury has a longer stroke and larger bore. This said more efficient for power and fuel economy. with these 2 things said and having gone from a Yamaha to Mercury. Granted 2 stroke to 4 stoke, the smoothness and quietness of the mercury is bar none as well the service is very easy. I do how ever recommend taking it to a shop, like Quality Performance Marine. As well the service is being done they can connect to the computer and do a quick diagnostic review and see any issues, preventive maintenance! Also the warranty factor, Mercury offers a corrosion detail that Yamaha does not, as well the 3 year standard warranty from Mercury can be extended to go up to 8 years!
So all in all In My Honest Opinion The mercury is a better product with better warranty, to stand behind without a said Limited warranty is a big statement as well the performance factor.

                                     Here are the specs for 150 hp motors
[Image: Mercury_150_HP_820969.jpg]Power 150 hp

Dry Weight 455 lbs     Displacement 183.1 cu. in.
Max. Engine Speed
5,800
RPM
Detailed Specs
Trim and Steering
Tilt/Trim Type
Power
Number of Trim Positions
3
Steering Method
Manual
Power
Shaft Length(s) Available
20 in
25 in
Engine Details
Available Colors
Phantom Black
Series
FourStroke
Engine Type
I-4
Engine Stroke
4-stroke
Fuel Delivery
Fuel-Injected
Number of Valves
8
Starting
Electric
Alternator Amperage
60 amps
Gear Ratio
1.92:1
Fuel and Oil
Fuel Type
Gasoline
Recommended Fuel
87 octane
Recommended Oil
Mercury FourStroke Oil 10W-30
Emissions and Warranty
Length of Warranty
3
years
Warranty Type
Non-Declining

[Image: Yamaha_Inline-Four_F150_824313.jpg]Power 150 hp Dry Weight 480 lbs Displacement 162.9cu. in.

Max. Engine Speed
6,000
RPM

Detailed Specs
Trim and Steering
Min. Trim Angle
-4°
Max. Trim Angle
16°
Max. Steering Angle
32°
Tilt/Trim Type
Power
Number of Trim Positions
3
Shaft Length(s) Available
20 in
25 in
Engine Details
Series
Inline-Four
Engine Type
I-4
Engine Stroke
4-stroke
Fuel Delivery
Fuel-Injected
Valvetrain
DOHC
Number of Valves
16
Starting
Electric
Alternator Amperage
35 amps
Gear Ratio
2:1
Fuel and Oil
Fuel Type
Gasoline
Fuel Tank Capacity
1.19 gal
Recommended Fuel
87 octane
Recommended Oil
Yamalube 4M
Emissions and Warranty
CARB Compliance
3
out of 3 stars

Length of Warranty
3
years
Warranty Type
Limited
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