I Installed a New 25 HP Yamaha Outboard Motor 2024

After 19 years with a 25 hp two stroke Yamaha Outboard I decided to make the switch to a 25 hp fuel injected four stroke Yamaha Outboard ....Definitely quieter but the throttle response is something to get use to.....This motor is quick to say the least....A reel big upgrade along with a Permatrim Cavitation Plate to my skinny water tunnel boat!!

[@GoMidwestFishing]

The skinny boat got a make-over! I've heard those Yamaha's are indestructible.

[@WesLovelace]

Thanks Rande!! I've managed 2 hours on the motor because of a week of small craft advisories but those 2 hours were enough to know there is a learning curve after 19 years with the 2 stroke.....I definitely got a feel for what I can and can't do and most of the problems was do to the extended length of the tiller which I corrected with a new adjustable tiller extension......Last Friday was the ride from hell!! There's always a learning curve.....LOL!!😎

[@JAllredFishing]

I know you will love the new outboard. Thanks for slowing down for that kayaker. 👍👍

[@WesLovelace]

Thanks J!! Gotta get use to the throttle response both acceleration and deceleration....It's quick.....When it comes to wake I'm responsible if someone else gets hurt or in the case of a Yak if it overturns or is swamped.....It's a simple courtesy that goes a long way.....Sea Ya!!

[@ABitefLife]

Now this is gonna be fun tooling around in the back creeks Wes! Looks like a nice upgrade. Looking forward to seeing it in action . Have a nice weekend !

[@WesLovelace]

Thanks Ryan!! Finally got the right deal to buy my last engine for a reel long time.....Now if I can get more decent weather I can complete the 20 hour break in period.....Have a great weekend!!

[@fishingcampborneo]

nice video sharing..always succes

[@WesLovelace]

Thanks!! Really like this new Yamaha engine on my shallow water boat....Definitely worth the install!!

[@naturecoastinshorefishing4397]

There ya go now! Nice.

[@WesLovelace]

Thanks!! So far with just a couple of hours on the motor due to all this wind I've been impressed with the performance and something as simple as electric start.....Have a great week!!

[@AnyaDiary]

Nice motor!very beautiful place The nature is beautiful cool. very good video good information I enjoyed the cool video happy work success and good health to you always Amen thank you my dear friend for sharing a cool interesting video entertaining and useful I hope you have a happy dayalways I support you forever💯✅🤝🤝🙏🏿💝

[@WesLovelace]

Thanks Anya!! The Florida Nature Coast is an excellent area to live.....Lots of wildlife and great views of the Gulf of Mexico....Enjoy your weekend!!

[@longstrangejourney4776]

Very nice upgrade Wes. On plane you hear more wind and water noise than engine sound. Better always wear the kill switch lanyard for sure. It's hard to beat the consistency of power from EFI.

[@WesLovelace]

Thanks!! The throttle response takes some getting use to because I seriously tried to hurt myself a few times but that was because the tiller extension I've been using for years was to long and a bit flimsy....I found another Minn Kota that adjusts from 17 to 25 inches and is a lot stronger. I'm hoping the range is at least 10 mpg but until I get through this 20 hour break in stage I'm still in the dark. I found out when I switched from a 15 to the 25 2 stroke in 2005 10 hp makes a big difference.....I know that after going under the bridge and throttling up I got thrown over the back of the boat with the kill switch attached to my pants....Nothing like learning the hard way.....Sometimes that seems like the story of my life.....LOL!!

[@michaelscottroberts5444]

I bought a four stroke Yamaha 20 hp in 2015 for my boat. It has been the best outboard motor I’ve ever had in my life. Not one hiccup. Not one. Quiet efficient. I’m glad to see you are still drafting the same. Well done, sir. And congratulations on your purchase.

[@WesLovelace]

Thanks Michael!! I liked my 2 smoker but so far the 4 no smoker has been a reel pleasure .....especially the e-start After the 20 hour break in I'll be able to get more data from the computer.....Have a great weekend!!

[@OutandaboutoutdoorswithRon]

Turned that thing into a even faster rocket sled huh 😂

[@WesLovelace]

Thanks Ron!! So far with just 2 hours under my 20 hour break in period I'm very impressed with the performance.....I'll have a better handle on efficiency when I can running at full RPM's.....The throttle response is a lot quicker than the 2 stroke... something that's going to take more time on the water. Yamaha had an hour meter that mounted under the cowling so I don't have to guess when the motor is due for service....So far so good!!

[@OutandaboutoutdoorswithRon]

Yeah hope you have many years of great swamp running with that setup!😊

[@tieoneon1614]

Nice motor and rig. I went with the new Mercury 25. My first ever brand new outboard, i fricken love these EFI 4 strokes. With power trim it can push my 16ft deep-v 28 mph, and my last trip went roughly 35 miles on 2.7 gallons thats insane! I got my eye on a used Yamaha F25 when they pop up for sale, might buy one just to tinker with and compare with the Merc cuz I can always sell it to the duck hunters come fall. I know u guys down south prefer no power trim in case u hit something but I love mine.

[@WesLovelace]

Tie one On.....Thanks!! I used Johnson/Evinrude for years but when they were bought out I switched out to Yamaha on both the CC and the skinny water boat. It's been a bit of a curve to get use to the EFI but the efficiency has been outstanding @ 10+ mpg!! My tunnel restricts the use of T/T just because I draft only 5" of water so a manual T/T was the best choice and the fact that this area is all hard lime rock bottom with big chunks of the stuff and the use of locked T/T will get your lower unit destroyed in the blink of an eye....Good to hear you're getting such great results.....I just completed my 20 hour break-in and I know I've been sold from day one.....Enjoy your week....Sea Ya!!😎

[@1Cast1Fish]

Congrats on the new motor

[@WesLovelace]

Thanks Paul!! It's hard to hold on to money when there is so much fishin' stuff that I can find to buy....This new 4 stroker will turn out to be one of my better purchases in the last few years.....Enjoy your weekend!!

[@1Cast1Fish]

@@WesLovelace probably will end up that route with a 4 if I ever have to repower...cross my fingers it's not for a long long while though

[@WesLovelace]

@@1Cast1Fish I get that ....These critters are knot cheap.....I repowered a 70 2 smoker Johnson 4 years ago with a 70 4 stroke Yamaha.....Only have 200 hours but it runs some kind of nice with no problems.....Something to consider in the future.....Sea Ya!!😎

[@ifishcatfish]

your boat is clean and organized! Mine is organized too! : ) Looks very neat package Wes

[@WesLovelace]

Thanks Victor!! I can't stand clutter on a boat.....Treble hooks are hard on the hands.....LOL.....Boats are quite an investment along with the tackle.....I like to use anal when it comes to fishing.....No clutter and every bit of tackle is within easy reach and well organized......It's worked for me my entire life......Have a great weekend!!

[@Tran-Hancover]

Great video

[@WesLovelace]

Tran-Hancover Thanks!! I'm enjoying this new engine!!

[@davestredulinsky]

Interesting to see your new outboard motor and some lovely views on the water. I enjoyed in full to the end. Thank you, my friend. 6:35

[@WesLovelace]

Thanks Dave!! I bought a larger 4 stroke 4 years ago for my center console....Love that engine and I'm looking forward to breaking this motor in over the next few weeks!!.....Enjoy the weekend!

[@WaynJul]

Moving along pretty good. Smooth ride. Cardinal is singing to you.

[@WesLovelace]

Thanks Wayn!! So far I've been reel happy with the purchase....After I get through the 20 hour break in period I'll have a better idea on fuel efficiency and speed....Enjoy your weekend.....I know I will while listening to Mr. Redbird.....LOL!!😎

[@leechaney3703]

I was waiting for this video. Looks quiet and quick. Nice upgrade! let's GO!

[@WesLovelace]

Thanks Lee!! I had to change out the tiller extension to a shorter handle or get hurt from the Throttle response .....Waiting for this wind to slow down to put a few more hours on the meter!!

[@FishyAngler]

Zoom…zoom… Wes. Ain’t that feels nice? Happy boating…!

[@WesLovelace]

Thanks Yuri!! Gotta keep up with the latest and greatest tech.....The throttle response is something else......This critter is quick on the hole shot.....If I'm knot careful I'll be spending more time in the water than on the boat.....LOL.....Sea Ya!!

[@DpuckFishingandOutdoors]

I feel a need, a need for speed!

[@WesLovelace]

Thanks Dug!! If these small craft advisories ever end I'll be able to check the performance after I get through the 20 hour break in period.....Something as simple as electric start is a huge plus since I've been yankin and crankin' all these years......LOL....Have a great week!!

[@21Swayzee]

Oh man, you are going to be ripping through that refuge now!

[@WesLovelace]

Thanks!! I've got some differences that I'll get thru in short order but so far I'm enjoying my first ride around the Refuge!!

[@BBQPITDOG]

Got se new horses under you Wes! Looks good Bud!

[@WesLovelace]

Thanks Rob!! Working through the 20 hour break in period and so far I'm liking the performance and the quiet plus the lack of smoke up my nose.....LOL.....Have a great weekend!!

[@fishing4dinner]

Hotdog!!! Elec start, better throttle response and fuel burn. Wes ain’t gone missin, he’s gon fishin! Mama won’t ever see you anymore. Looks like only upsides for the repower, congrats buddy!!! Did you have a 4 blade on the 2smoke? How does top end compare?

[@WesLovelace]

Thanks Marc!! I had a 4 blader on the 2 smoker....Same 11 pitch from Solice.....The only supplier for this motor!! Trying to hand crank a 4 stroke is a PITA....I'm lucky not to have gotten hurt!! I also had to get a shorter tiller handle because of the throttle response and as far as efficiency and top end I'll be able to evaluate that after the 20 hour break in period!! Yamaha had a small hour meter that I put under the cowling so I don't have to guess at the time on the water anymore....Slick little instrument!!

[@vincentdonnellythemadfishe5158]

Mind yourself out there. Drive safe.😊

[@WesLovelace]

Thanks Vincent!! Nothing like a new play toy .....This is definitely worth the change and is the last boat motor for quite a while for either boat.....I'm trying knot to fall over board again.....LOL!!

[@dogismyco-pirate]

Nice

[@WesLovelace]

Thanks Nathan!! So far I've enjoyed the couple of hours on the salt.....Now I'm just waiting for this weather to give me a break!!

[@RandolphRelicRecovery]

Looks great. What adhesive did you use for the carpet?

[@WesLovelace]

Thanks Martin!! I glued over the old carpet using Loctite spray contact adhesive(300)....The addition of the new carpet gives the 2 decks a bit of a softer feel....Got the adhesive from Lowe's.....You gotta wear rubber gloves with the stuff or chew off your skin getting the glue off.....LOL!!

[@RandolphRelicRecovery]

@@WesLovelace I've tried a few different carpet glues. I keep coming back to good old contact cement.

[@WesLovelace]

@@RandolphRelicRecovery This was my 3rd carpet addition on the boat....I already had 2 on the main floor.....When you gets this stuff down it's knot going anywhere and it's waterproof!! I also got a small hour meter from Yamaha that fits under the cowling....Now there is no guessing!!😎

[@RandolphRelicRecovery]

@WesLovelace noice! I do have an aftermarket trim and tilt for mine. It was on the motor when I bought it. I also have spring loaded trim tabs. But yours looks like it runs out great. Mine would bog terribly out of the hole.

[@RecreatingFun]

👍👍😊👋

[@WesLovelace]

Thanks!! I'm looking forward to many hours on the water fishing the back country here on the Florida Nature Coast!!

[@TimeOnTheWaterFishing]

Nice motor! I have been looking into upgrading my motor on my new to me boat. Kinda got it narrowed down to a Yamaha and a Suzuki 25. I really want the Yamaha as I have had those before. If you don’t mind me asking did you buy it local or online? I found one new in Hudson cheaper than I have seen online with the electric start as I plan to put it on a jack plate so don’t need the electric trim. I would prefer someone more local than Hudson if possible. Thanks!

[@WesLovelace]

Thanks!! Well I traded my 2 smoker at Gulf Coast Marine in Weeki on Shoal Line Blvd....I've know Dennis Ressel for over 30 years and have bought 4 outboards.....1 Johnson and now 3 Yamaha's....The last 2 being ...a 70 hp 4 stroker and this 25 hp stroker!! I don't believe he has another 25 only a 20 and several 15's....He's close by....Go by he's open till 12 on Saturday's....I'll have a better idea on performance after the 20 hour break in period....So far I'm impressed!!😎

[@TimeOnTheWaterFishing]

Thanks for the info. I had a 20 Yamaha on my old 14 footer and loved it. They are great motors hence the price. I will stop by and see what he has. The boat I just got has an old 25 merc 4 stroke on it, runs good but heavy. Thanks again.

[@WesLovelace]

@@TimeOnTheWaterFishing I was there today Dennis has a used and a new 4 stroke 20 hp.....He can get a 25 hp no problem.....Sea Ya!!😎

[@TimeOnTheWaterFishing]

Going to pick mine up tomorrow! If you don’t mind me asking what size battery you running and is the 6 gallon tank over kill, would a 3 gal one work for a day? Just trying to keep the weight down. Thanks!

[@WesLovelace]

@@TimeOnTheWaterFishing Went to Lowe's and got the 230 amp hour capacity yard tractor battery.....They also have a 300 amp hour....Works just fine....maybe 8 pounds....take a junker for trade in or get saddled with a core charge....You can get a battery box for it from Amazon. A three gallon tank is fine I have a 3 and a 6 ...Should go at least 3 trips....I'm figuring about 10 miles to the gallon....I get the weight thing....Less is always better in the skinny......If you are interested Yamaha makes a tiny hour meter that is reel easy to install under the cowling....Beats the hell out of guessing....Ask away ....I also have a 4 blade Solace aluminum prop...100 bucks!!😎

[@StephenNeSmith]

I just bought the same motor. What size and pitch is your 4-bladed prop? (and brand)

[@WesLovelace]

Thanks Stephen!! Here's all the details about the prop from the Box....Solas B Series Amita 4....I/N...INW 22090034....YB 4 X10.2 X11RB.....Part #3213-102-11. Aluminum...Rotation-R....Diameter 10.2....Blades-4....Pitch-11. I could not find another manufacturer....Nobody makes them.....about $100.00 dollars....I've been reel happy with the performance after 13 hours of use.....I had no problems with the 2 stroke with the same prop......Sea Ya!!😎

[@mohamadroslinrosdi7768]

Dream engine bro but not can true

[@WesLovelace]

Thanks!!😎

[@joaquinornelas6572]

Hey boss… what size boat?… I’m leaning on this motor on a 14x44 sneak boat. Thanks

[@WesLovelace]

Thanks Joaquin!! My Landau is a wedge shape...15 ft.3" long....70" at the stern and 40" at the bow. So far the hard part is the Throttle response....It's very sensitive!!

[@JohnAmes]

It's Yamaha makes a great motor there's no doubt about that I'm not sure I like the 4 stroke I liked my 2 stroke

[@WesLovelace]

Thanks John!! This is my 2nd 4 stroke.....4 years ago I replaced a 2 stroke Johnson with a 70 4 stroke Yamaha on my 18 ft. center console....I've really enjoyed that motor!! I went to an electric start on this 25 hp because hand cranking a 4 stroke is a PITA and the little lawn tractor battery with 230 cranking amps is perfect, light and small!! So far I'm getting through the 20 hour break in period using this 4 blade prop and I've been reel impressed......Have a great weekend!!

[@JohnAmes]

U2 my friend