Why is Suzuki Outboards Dominating the Re-Power Market in Florida ?

[@kevinbuchanan6687]

I was running a boating enforcement operation and encountered continued problems with twin outboard setups due to running them well past 2k hours and couldn't get budgeted for replacement vessels. Our well-respected mechanic in town told me that my vessels were solid and if I could convince the organization to repower vs. replace, he really thought highly of Suzuki outboards. Having had a good experience with Suzuki patrol dirt bikes, I took the expert's advice & surprisingly got the authorization to quickly repower the vessels. I left the boating enforcement unit 4 years later, without encountering any issues outside normal maintenance for the Suzuki's, which were run hard. Like my patrol dirt bike vs. Honda's & KTM's we had, the Suzuki just kept going & going and I've come to believe their outboard motors are the same way. Dependability is what I came to value most when relying on equipment to do a job.

[@mattwilliams8144]

Had a 250 Suzuki on a 24 bay boat. It was a great motor. Quiet, fuel efficient, and was very reliable for the 800 hours I owned it. Not a single issue.

[@edwardabrahamiii3742]

Not alot of hrs my john deere generators are pushing 24k hrs

[@shanebarnett4249]

Cheap reliable fuel efficient they stand by there product what’s not to love 🤷‍♂️

[@ilenefrancis3956]

Hey

[@nandra4974]

Can u explain more?

[@TeamMarineService]

We are a Suzuki dealer from Wisconsin right on the Mississippi river and we are re-powering bass boats with new Zuke's everyday!

[@rondellschuyler7074]

I seen one of your videos. I have been a mercury guy for years. Outboards I am looking to choose a suzuki for my future pontoon. Mercury has great nationwide service and many service centers, but mercury has to many problems I am hearing from owners. I am choosing suzuki.

[@luisjimenez5898]

I'm in PR. I'm replacing my old 2 Stroke Mecury 175 HP and repowering with a Suzuki 175 HP. Best warranty, reliable, solid motor and few thousands cheaper.

[@exhausted.dad.here-]

I have a Suzuki 115 on a 21ft center console and I love it. Delivers plenty of power and sips gas. About 7 years old now.

[@mpgarr]

I love Suzukis too. I had a 115 HP model on a pontoon boat. Best OB motor I've ever had.

[@bigjagsfan2033]

I Repowered my 17ft skiff with a 60hp Suzuki it’s amazing

[@Mike-uu1dl]

The Suzy I had was Awesome, really good outboard, years of trouble-free service. I'm a Merc guy but Suzy is tight

[@peternguyen9602]

I feel as if the outboards have come far enough to where all the main brands and good and reliable

[@DOHCG]

Cute

[@stevemuskett9553]

I had St.Augustine Marine a part of the Mastry group do my Repower and they did a great job. Twin 200 Zukes that do a fantastic on my Grady White Islander. Very quiet, fast and fuel efficient. I get 100 more miles per tank of gas! They are incredible motors.

[@PayNoTax-GetNoVote]

What did you have on your boat before?

[@stevemuskett9553]

Twin 200 saltwater series 2 stroke carbed

[@cats400]

Love my 2008 DF140. Never had a mechanical issue, just the usual electrical gremlins caused by corrosion.

[@toddgriffis896]

I recently went from an Evinrude to a Suzuki 150, I absolutely love it, quiet, efficient and powerful

[@PayNoTax-GetNoVote]

Did you have an ETEC? G1 or 2? I was looking at a new G2 for the torque and maintenance but now 'rude is gone. How does the Suky compare in power to what u had? I will be in the 225-250 range tho.

[@toddgriffis896]

Dave Logic my Evinrude was a 2001 150 FICHT, which was the first version of the ETEC, or so I was told by my mechanic, I only had it for a short time because it was junk, it ran fine for a short time but then I started having problems and was told by a lot of people to get rid of it if possible, I did, I love the Suzuki 150 I have now, it’s on a 19 1/2’ boat, pulls great, runs 40 mph

[@Partimepeasant]

Weight to horse power is better with a 2 stroke. I bought a Suky 15 horse short shaft. Lasted about 40 days. Point is' the shaft length of the older motors were short and lighter. And as for warranty good luck, if you bought your motor on line expect any maintenance to be at least half the cost of the unit. This is not just Suzuki , but all 4 strokes.

[@DoodMang7]

Good work Suzuki!! The tech in the marine industry now is outstanding

[@Hubjeep]

Considering re-powering my 1995 Angler 220 walk-around with a 200hp Suzuki. Only 100 pounds more than my old 2.5L carb 200 Mercury. My local dealer ordered a bunch of them, should be available sometime over the winter.

[@Honda1k]

Did you ever repower I have a mercury 200 2.5L carbureted I'm thinking about repowering with the new df200

[@Hubjeep]

@@Honda1k Yes! The Suzuki is awesome! Nearly silent at idle, no more shaking and much better fuel economy (not measured, just initial observation).

[@redboatlover1976]

Suzuki is always cheapest to get motor and rigging some times by even 10 grand, very good brand I work on all

[@tishbrett]

I wish they were cheaper then i might get one

[@deansclafani5567]

Cheaper us always more expensive

[@hookedup306]

Another great video! Great information on the Suzuki power plants!

[@snickersman81]

So.. Suzuki added more parts to the engine to make it accelerate better, and with that adding more weight to the engine and with that to the boat. It always comes down to the total weight and horse power / torque. While every engine produces 100HP, it doesn't necessarily means same torque. And I'm guessing an Evinrude ETEC G2 would still accelerate faster, being it's a 2-stroke and lighter. And ETECs are apparently very clean, so it's a moot point for mixture burning. On old 2-strokes? Aw gawd, they can be used as mosquito repellents XD

[@johnblackard4845]

Would rather have an old 2 stroke engine such as a Mercury Black Max or old school OMC v6 than any of this new crazy overpriced equipment!!

[@treverrinta743]

Evinrude has a 10-year warranty as well.

[@jaysonsetzer2287]

The new Evinrude engines are not lighter, they are a good bit heavier especially on the 150 and larger outboards

[@robertoleksy1191]

@@treverrinta743 Too bad they didn't last the 10 years

[@blaster-zy7xx]

Evenrude is now gone.

[@hautehussey]

So, it’s a year later. How is the reliability on those 350s from 2-3 years ago now?

[@regulatorice710]

Love this guy also his shows make me feel to buy a boat good presentation and information

[@londonleighton338]

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[@rexgage9350]

@London Leighton Definitely, I've been using Instaflixxer for years myself :)

[@blaster-zy7xx]

The explination of the gear system on the Suzuki was a bad explination. It works just like first gear on a car to get faster acceleration. In order to get to max power, you have to get up in the revs. You can't get high in the revs pushing a big prop with high pitch. So they gear the prop down to get more torque and higher revs of the engine. As the speed of the boat increases, you go up one gear to allow the engine to rev lower to maintain speed. It is the concept of a transmission. Also, the engine was not moved forward for weight shift that allowed the gearing. The engine was moved forward for the gearing allowing for the weight shift.

[@tim6986]

seemed good to me. larger prop makes up for lower gearing. lower gearing gives motor advantage to turn that larger prop. like big ass drag radials, need low 1st.

[@johnspooner4128]

I loved my Suzuki M/C and I love my new 25HP Suzuki OB!!!

[@brandonmurphy4657]

If Suzuki stands by the 6 yr warranty on my new 140, I will never buy another brand outboard

[@duncanjames914]

I'm going to count how many times this guy says" Dude and Bro". Great informational video. thanks!

[@smokeafatj561_yt3]

🤙

[@victorvictor8587]

Chicanos do that Allot .

[@landaulgosto3596]

Alfred I bashed you when I first started watching your videos 1/2 years ago but I will be the first to tell you they are getting MUCH better so much do respect for that👍👊🏽

[@rodgraff1782]

Buyer beware. We bought a new 2018 Suzuki DF6AS2 lemon engine. It’s all over the forums that these small 4 cycle engines are defective. We have a lemon and know of at least four or five others with problems, all related to seizing exhaust valves, if the engines are stored for longer than a few weeks without use. Some people have been able to get refunds, and some like me, may have to junk the engine out and buy something that is reliable. These engines are cheaper for a reason. Suzuki should have stuck with motorcycles, and left the marine engines to the people who know how to build an engine that will stand up to Marine conditions.

[@dickhurtz4528]

I've been racing Suzuki 2 cycle marine motors since 1985.. never had a problem.. the 4 strokes? You might be on to something..

[@simdoran8516]

@@dickhurtz4528 If the engine is not maintained properly then issues might occur but as a rule of thumb suzukis are very reliable in everything that they make

[@rodgraff1782]

Sim Doran my engine is over maintained, using Suzuki Tuen up parts and lubricants. It is just a defective POS. The materials used in the valve train cannot stand up to being stored in a Marine environment. The engines have to be put away indoors, in a dry room. Suzuki even states this in the owners manual. . If you store them on the cockpit of your boat, the. The valves will be frozen when you try to use it. I have been storing the engine in a dry garage, and haven’t had the problem. When I store it outside on my trawler, the exhaust valve will freeze up. Suzuki has been zero help with this issue.

[@JackJack-ld5eo]

"Suzuki doesn't have warranty issues" Then, literally the next sentence out of his mouth, "When a Suzuki owner has an issue, Suzuki takes care of them right away." Bottom line, aside from the rare production issue, all outboards today are high quality and dependable. I just repowered my boat and I considered Suzuki but ultimately I went with Yamaha because I was replacing a Yamaha and was able to use the existing rigging.

[@allanweseman5433]

In 1999 in Jacksonville Florida I bought the 26th made DF40 horsepower Suzuki engine made on the first day of production. It made it to Jacksonville from Japan in less than a month. On June 8th 2024 I bought a new Suzuki DF50 to repower that same boat. The DF40 was the very first electronic fuel injected four-stroke engine produced by Suzuki. I had been working on electronic fuel injection systems since Volkswagen came out with the very first Bosch system on their type III models in 1968 when I was a Volkswagen mechanic. People asked me why water was running out my engine when the engine was not running. I had to explain to them the engine WAS running, to which they replied HOLY SMOKES that thing is quiet. So on the sides of my boat is the name HOLY SMOKES in old English lettering like you would find on a Bible.

[@djplayerproductions]

The best engine I ever brought.

[@ThatOldMan2112]

What the salesman is saying is wrong. He says that they go faster because they can swing a 25" pitch whereas the competition can only swing a 23" pitch. But they can do that because of the 2.59:1 gear ratio, where say a Murcury (let's consider the 115s of both) has a 2.08. Look at the numbers. Ignoring slip, which is not a product of the engine, A Suzuki swinging a 25" pitch prop at 5,500 engine rpms with a 2.59 gear ratio, will travel 4,424 ft in a minute. However, the Merc, with a 2.08 gear ratio, swinginf a 23" pitch prop at the same rpms will travel 5,068 ft in a minute. The lower gear ratio, while increasing torque, also slows the actual propeller rpms down. The Suzuki would have to be running 6,300 rpm to match because of the higher gear ratio - even with the 25" pitch prop.

[@johnblackard4845]

" why is Suzuki dominating the repower market" ? Simple... they are cheaper!!

[@Tom_pr]

And if they are as reliable as their cars and bikes..

[@johnblackard4845]

@@Tom_prMy experience with a Suzuki outboard was not good!! Purchased a 2004 df 140 on a 22 pathfinder from a close friend (approx 2007) with 400 hours! Was meticulously maintained by my buddy prior to my purchase! He sold to me due to having a newborn! I ran this engine for 3 or 4 years ( give or take 400 hours) I was meticulous as well with this rig! All service was performed by a local mobile technician! Offshore trolling one day low oil alarm goes off, limped home! Upon further exam noted white creamy substance weeping from vent hole below anti-cavitation plate on gearcase. (Starboard side of engine) called my technician he stated possible gearcase oil seal leak!! Hooked up flush muffs and ran engine, oil was visibly being discharged into the cooling water through prop hub! Turns out it was actually engine oil!! Short story long, massive corrosion issue leads to engine oil escaping into cooling passages!! Saw the damage with my own eyes!! Supposedly Suzuki "had " some bad alloys! Sold hull and trailer at a loss!! New engine was gonna be 15k! Would not buy Suzuki again!! Yes i was very disappointed!! Hopefully you won't have any issues!!

[@DoodMang7]

@@johnblackard4845 Did it sit in Salt water a lot?

[@johnblackard4845]

@@DoodMang7 no It didn't sit in salt water! Boat was trailer stored! Engine was flushed after each use and meticulously maintained!

[@DoodMang7]

​@@johnblackard4845 Man sorry to hear that!! Suzuki wont back anything up with all the service records you have?

[@dpesposito]

I have 350 that pushes 6k+/-lbs. It gets 2.5mpg going 40mph. Offshore, at idle, you have to look back and see that it's still on.. it's really that hard to hear. The 6 year suzukui warranty is the only thing greater than this motor. I've had two boats with yamahas prior to this, this is definitely less maintenance, less repair. And, I know a couple of guides that have over 10k hours on their suzukis. you really can't beat them

[@AdrianoStAubyn64]

I had a Yamaha f100 and I switched to the Df115 susuki. The dealer told me he needed to mount a speed sensor or a GPS module to have the speed and distance reading. On the Yamaha the sensor is in the engine itself. One more expense!

[@ImDembe]

The Suzuki is way cheaper for the same power so in the end it will be cheaper.

[@surelystokedsteve]

A little off topic but my first two motorcycles where a1998 GSXR 750 and a 2004 GSXR 600. 70000+ combined miles on both and where still running strong. I wouldn’t doubt them. #oneday

[@fposmith]

Not any more ! Mercury Outboard is now the leader !

[@mmooney6860]

Suzuki Marine in Canada are very good

[@markmorgan5892]

What’s up brother!!!! I loved this video because it was very informative. I think it would be really cool if u could get a factory tour of the mastry place, there in St. Petersburg! That would be amazing to see where they keep all those engines and be able to see all the engines themselves and how they pick them off the racks and distribute them and all that! And just curious big man are u doing a livestream tonight? I hope u are that we can all kick it with u for a bit!!!!

[@monton5440]

keep going man awesome videos !

[@deere3321]

I'm sure Suzuki makes great outboards, but when I compared their 70hp with Yamaha 70hp, the Suzuki weighed 343 lbs to Yamaha's 253 lbs. I don't know the price difference, but it didn't matter.

[@TheMrkylester101]

The 70hp is the same engine as the 90hp alot of companies detune the engines hence why the weight

[@sdvten]

@@TheMrkylester101 Yep. The 70hp Yamaha is the same motor as the 50 and 60 Yamaha. The 75hp Yamaha is based off the 90 and 115. The Suzuki 70hp has more balls than the Yamaha 70. 1.0l for the Yami and 1.5l for the Suzuki. A lot of consumers out there really don't know much about what they buy.

[@migueltrujillo5932]

Looking/have paper work done on an a Excel Pro Bay 20 ft with a 2021 Suzuki 140

[@terryfonz4603]

Suzuki needs better financing options and they will get all the business not just some! I’m buying right now twins the only reason I’m going yammi is because they finance 15 years. Makes repowering doable when you have to buy 50k worth of motors!

[@brandonmurphy4657]

Be damn lucky if they last 15 yrs

[@czealtamahawk1228]

Cost????

[@Dademold]

question guys i have a smaller boat 2005 Key west 2020cc has a 150 Optimax what Suzuki you would recommend getting thanks

[@angerymidgit2121]

Looking to buy a new boat . I think zusuki is the way I'm going .

[@harveyrousejr.2069]

I love my new and first Suzuki 350, however, It recently suffered a major mechanical failure. The lower unit failed. My dealer tell's me that the warranty will replace it, however, he now tells me the unit is on back order. What a bummer when it happens in the middle of prime fishing season. I'm in coastal N. Carolina.

[@dpesposito]

350 was a new motor, I believe in 2019, had a problem with the lower seal/machining. Mine had the same problem, they wasted no time and replaced it in a week. ZERO dollar charge. The shutdowns state to state fubar'd the supply system in the US and elsewhere, sorry to hear you were down

[@stevecarlisle3323]

Suzuki power is hard to Beat, although I know of one local lodge that had twin 350,s on a heavy alu boat. Went through 2 sets last season. Issues with this engine model

[@therustyblades1212]

Nope that’s 60 months. Suzuki is the only one who will finance and up to 60 months

[@blaster-zy7xx]

What does financing have to do with failures?

[@matthewharms7869]

What’s the failure rate of the gear box under the power head?

[@duvielhernandez2887]

Very low I have seen these motors with 6k hours without a single problem just regular maintenance..

[@terryogletree2128]

I've got a 200 zuke mat finish coming on a boat I ordered , is that a SS model or do the other models also come in mat finish

[@peternguyen9602]

There much cheaper and of course the 6 year warranty

[@SK-ps1mo]

Peter Nguyen is that warrantee worldwide I live in Australia 🇦🇺

[@tishbrett]

I wish they were cheaper in australia

[@blaster-zy7xx]

They are. Not there.

[@Mr91495osh]

Suzuki’s are excellent motors They don’t have the dealer network. “Dominating” ...nonsense!

[@motortoys9942]

Price. Most govnt and commercial boats run Honda (although good luck getting service) or Yamahas. Mercury's are at the top now to with their new NA outboards.

[@wilsterone6689]

All commercial, coastguard,and game department Boats out in Washington run zuks only weekend warriors run anything else.

[@motortoys9942]

@@wilsterone6689 never had or seen anyone have good luck with a Zuk. Down here, it's all Honda or Yamaha. Maybe Washington has unlimited repair funds? Lol

[@wilsterone6689]

@@motortoys9942 quite the opposite up here. As you might guess I too own zuks. I am an avid fisherman and have owned them exclusively since 2000. Never one failure. I fish for halibut and tuna and sometimes run 70 miles offshore. My engines have to be reliable.

[@motortoys9942]

@@wilsterone6689 interesting. Glad you have had good luck with them. I am a Merc and Yam dealer down here so can only speak to what I deal with. A huge part of it of course is maintenance. Never had a Merc or Yam let us down either. My dad has a 15 zuk on his tender for his Hatteras and since day one we have had nothing but issues with it. Sort of strange

[@wilsterone6689]

Sorry to hear that. I suppose everyone can make a lemon.

[@raed511]

I’m planing to replace my engines with new ones, I’m kinda confused what to go for the new 300 Verado or 300 Suzuki, my engines that on my boat now is 300 verado 2013 and I don’t want to lose the speed that I’m used to Any advice please

[@vikingsmb]

Suzuki are the best outboards, peeps, make sure you wear the kill cord when driving your craft, as it will cut the engine if you go overboard and stop runaway boat pls

[@bxbmbr766]

Any of these in Jacksonville?

[@Cornuts1000]

Not dominating here in Ontario Canada. Can’t even find them. No one sells them so we can only get Yamaha or Merc. But you have to wait till 2022. No stock till then.

[@mattclark1278]

Uh, that's now 2023...

[@ktmdays]

I see people using Suzuki outboards at the venice.florida boat ramp charter captins especially

[@grantb8840]

So he says that spinning a higher pitch prop means they're running fewer RPM at the same speed. Well yeah, you're running fewer prop RPM, but just before that you mentioned the extra set of gear reduction on the zuke, so you're running less prop RPM but probably the same engine RPM unless you have a significantly different torque curve.

[@blaster-zy7xx]

It was just a bad explination. I tired to explain it better in my comment.

[@Jorgeqm1]

Hi Alfred I need to repower my old legacy 20 ft with a suzuki 115 hp where can I go to find a good dealer to help me, thanks for your videos

[@keithjohnson9936]

WARNING: This video has false and misleading statements regarding Suzuki Motors, warranty services, and performance reliability. Parts for these motors are not regularly available and you will experience massive delays and down time waiting for warranty work. Design flaws plaque this motor such as the intake grate causing overheat conditions regularly. Be cautious. Oil leaks have occurred and vacations ruined, costing thousands of dollars. Reliability is LOW.

[@AlfredMontaner]

Keith at a minimum you should back up your statement with facts.It can be interpreted as you fear mongering to create a bias to other brands. Email me your findings and or facts to [e-mail]

[@gregohare2406]

Isn’t the second 3 years of the warranty handled through a third party and not Suzuki?

[@keithjohnson9936]

Alfred Montaner - my statement “IS” based on facts, I own a new Suzuki and have had exactly issues I detailed. Rather than blame me for fear mongoring, you should re-visit your therapist and explain your pessimism, inabilities to deal with facts, and a willingness to defend issues relevant to poor products developed and sold to hard working Americans. In fact, Mastery motors failed to resolve the issue. Sales Suzuki Dealer refused to work on the motor.

[@AlfredMontaner]

@@keithjohnson9936 I've yet to see any facts. I can understand your frustrations. I'm here to help people find the truth. I think your situation can shed light on your experience for others. It wouldn't be fair for me to allow a comment to stay up without proof of purchase. Email me [e-mail] P.s also send me your recommendation of a good therapist

[@mattclark1278]

@@keithjohnson9936 no facts. Brings facts. Otherwise people will just write you off. This is a basic learning curve.

[@60viking]

Americans need to support American industry. A few extra bucks because we are worth it.

[@bradabbott4892]

Need to repower my 18 outrage thinking hard on a 150 Suzuki coming off a optimax

[@Whalermansteve84]

I’ll stick with my Mercury

[@gohogs2277]

Anyone of the big brands are going to be good it’s just how you take care of your boat

[@blaster-zy7xx]

I'm betting you are a fresh water guy. Mercs are not as popular down in the high salt of south west Florida.

[@dzgaming1]

@@blaster-zy7xx Ive been around outboards my whole life.. last thing you want is a Merc.

[@SCDeerAddict]

@@dzgaming1 you are clueless then. The new ones out perform both other brands with less moving parts to break. Read a book

[@dzgaming1]

@@SCDeerAddict because books will tell you better than first hand experience... More-On!

[@bclaverenz1]

Where is your closest dealership to Tallahassee Florida..??

[@tyribakken17]

Clever marketing, good product, but not outstanding or great. The only game changer here in outboards were the Evinrude G2. Like’m or love them, but they where real innovate. Remember when Mercury had a clause allowing Yamaha access to the US market due to a clause after co-opting on cheaper outboards. Out of that came Mariner. If there is one thing the Japanese can, it’s copying what everybody else is doing. Only better I guess. For myself, I’ll never run anything else than a two-stroke…. When that time comes, I’ll switch to inboard diesel….

[@brandonmurphy4657]

The etec s were complete garbage

[@tyribakken17]

@@brandonmurphy4657 how so, have you owned one. Or just bashing, because you don’t have a fucking clue. Just asking…

[@stevenromero1723]

Alfred I thought you got in trouble 😅

[@bbbbb816]

Does anyone fit Suzuki engines on new boats?

[@zenavla_d_gamer8616]

I'm from the Caribbean, Saint Kitts to be exact. I have a 32 ft. hull and looking for a good twin to add to it. So I've been wondering, would Suzuki be able to provide me the service down here.

[@HyperXism]

Suzuki should take over Evinrude G2 tech.

[@HyperXism]

@@bitbizsydney7463 G2 is revolutionary BRP is a POS company that kills off brands.

[@muhdhairul7140]

Suzuki japan the bes

[@jamesjannell8706]

Thank you for the great tutorial and review with the Suzuki folks. Question. Apples to apples spec size are there any savings by choosing these over brand M and Y ?? I have a 25’ 2005 Grady with a Yamaha 250 in need of reposed. Thank you Gentlemen. J J.

[@dzgaming1]

When you repower do twin 150s or more.. those Grady are heavy well built boats.

[@kylewalker7072]

Because they are cheap.... you get what you pay for

[@peternguyen9602]

I agree you pay 5000+ for a Yamaha brand new and only get 3 year warranty but they do last and are quality

[@chewiepac5932]

Come on Suzuki alaska repower the fleets

[@Mr91495osh]

Nonsense! ZUKI’s are good motors but the repair stations are far and in between!

[@gerardoayala5976]

i have a2001 trophy 22ft walking arround, what kind of engine wold you recomend me? and how much is the price by the way i live in south california.

[@CaptainDayne]

250 - 300 mercury verado. Only way to go. STAY AWAY FROM JAPANESE JUNK.

[@peternguyen9602]

I have the same exact boat and me and my father are thinking of the mercury 250 pro xs what are you thinking

[@peternguyen9602]

193 pounds lighter then the 250Suzuki and the torque on the mercury pro xs is crazy

[@buenaondaoutdoors967]

Dealers here in South Texas advised a new repower will be about 6 months, at least due to demand

[@zoomzoom3909]

They rot out faster from salt water. And their timing chain is at the bottom of the engine. So ya have to pull the whole power head to fix it. Don’t make sense to me.

[@tim6986]

love seeing so many dislikes at anything suggesting something not named yamaha is good. fanboys are insatiable. i like yamaha, mostly from motorcycles, have r1, had yzf, dislike suzuki cuz no one likes gixxxer riders. but, they're damn good outboards, that trumps brand loyalty. my old ox66 sucked, ficht million times better, and suzuki even better than them. i wouldn't mind trying merc one day, but less interested in supercharged setup.

[@fishyhobby3697]

My local suzuki dealer doesn't need the business.. jerk offs never return calls, and im looking to repower with twins.. too bad im not in florida..

[@miguellafond2984]

How can In touch with that man

[@kevinkelley3657]

Last I heard, Yamaha had 75 percent of the salt water market. Most of this channel's videos are videos that brag on Suzuki????????????? I own a Yamaha f150, and I love it. I do not care what anyone buys, If you like it, I love it, it is your money. I would not buy anything but Yamaha. If you buy from Sadam Hussien's outboard company.............I do not care. I wish you 10,000 hours of great surface. Stop bashing my Yamaha.

[@redd1911]

Only a fool or an idiot will boastfully say that they don't say I'm sorry. Smh!

[@mattclark1278]

Yeah this.

[@shingnosis]

That older guy towards the end may want to update his sales pitch a bit.

[@bat__bat]

Lighter on the wallet. Fine machines. What's not to like?

[@Agwings1960]

Im sure Suzuki is dominating the market the same way any of the Japanese companies do it, they produce a superior product for less money.

[@deansclafani5567]

Why because there cheap but ask yourself how many old Suzuki outboard motors do you see and the answer is none. The engine blocks either rot out or blow up. Plus there's a waiting list right to buy another brand outboard motor.

[@davidgibson8292]

alfred how do I get ahold of that guy I need to repower my bass boat . need a 200

[@amelsfr]

ma dove? vado sempre il florida e di motori Suzuki ne vedi 1 ogni 1000 anni...

[@hawkie333]

Yo, I save my sorry’s too, bro!

[@junkverados3007]

yamaha suzuki are the best engines on the market the evinrude nobody wants them and mercury are rubbish pieces that are always broken

[@SK-ps1mo]

junk verados300 True that Honda good too bit pricey but I’ll take a Mercury 4 stroke over Evinrude tho If came to that 🇦🇺🤙

[@superc4308]

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[@roystad8916]

Mercury the black anchor.

[@peternguyen9602]

Mercury has come a long way and I believe are now reliable and have insane power

[@mikeperez8]

Umm..... they’re not....

[@johnblackard4845]

Mike ,your right!!

[@mikeperez8]

John Blackard lol! Thanks. I live in Miami & work on the water. Most of the boats have mercury. Second most is Yamaha. Once in a while you’ll see a zuke.

[@johnblackard4845]

@@mikeperez8 yes sir! Pretty much the same all over Florida East coast and keys!!

[@richboutin4044]

Don’t see many of them in the panhandle either. Yamaha and Mercs everywhere.

[@Midwest..]

Suzuki or Yamaha? Pro and Con 😎👍

[@AlfredMontaner]

Suzuki cheaper good motors Yamaha more expensive but great reliable motors great resale value

[@tishbrett]

Both the same price in australia but yamaha has the market and resale

[@ultimatejay]

More gears and parts = more problems

[@THESHADOW97139]

Faux ...

[@bassiclogic]

Because they are a better motor than Mercury and Yamaha!

[@Nobamaable]

Mercury used to be a great engine years ago...now they are trash. I'll stick with Yamaha or Suzuki.

[@tishbrett]

Merc was the main motor on boats years ago but yamaha took the market now suzuki is trying to have a go but a long way to go

[@peternguyen9602]

but now mercury is making its come back new tech v8 s

[@K9388-n3z]

Cuban people are great people....

[@MrDavidelliottjr]

Price. Cause nothing beats a merc

[@yessuhyessuh2100]

Yamaha are more reliable and last longer

[@MrDavidelliottjr]

@@yessuhyessuh2100 yea. If u have them sit up on a boat for years. Dont out em in the swamp. Their junk like the rest. Merc all day every day.

[@yessuhyessuh2100]

@@MrDavidelliottjr you must be delusional yamahas run forever this is proven i guess servicing your engine every week makes it good...

[@MrDavidelliottjr]

@@yessuhyessuh2100 I explained myself very clearly. Nothing can hold up to abuse like a merc.

[@yessuhyessuh2100]

@@MrDavidelliottjr your explanation falls short of the truth

[@bender4077]

Honda 4 Life

[@johnblackard4845]

See all these $399.00 per month flyers on the boat and engines!! Lmao!! $399.00 per month for 10 or 15 Years!! Literally halfway through your payments you have paid nothing towards the principal!! Haha

[@robertcastleberry5108]

That's true for every loan. That's why after you get it you drop 10-20k on the first payment. Bam you fix the loss quick. Drive it 2years sell it. Do it again. Up grade often and you'll spend about 6-8k a year staying in the nicest boat. It's not a poor man's hobby.

[@gushollahbackatya1765]

@@robertcastleberry5108 I am finding this out....big time.

[@laurentgagne892]

400 us a month jeez

[@johnblackard4845]

Recently had a family member purchase a 90 Suzuki outboard from a "dealership" in the Orlando Florida area! ( was a repower on a flats boat) dealership provided financing through Suzuki! Literally waited months for install!! Loan payments became due prior to install!! Had to literally threaten to come pick up boat several times! Install and rigging was total garbage!! Install was literally done on the day boat was forcefully picked up!! Looked like a bunch of monkeys rigged this boat! Used parts were installed, steering system not hooked up, greasy finger prints and the list goes on!! Haha! Unreal!! Buyer beware!! Do your homework before repower and especially if you decide to finance through a dealership!!

[@AlfredMontaner]

John my friend's friend has an Uncle which is family members with a friend of a friend that had similar issues. Take ownership in your hating if not it's invaluable 🤦‍♀️

[@johnblackard4845]

@@AlfredMontaner Haha! Got you to respond!! Lol! Never said it was a friend of a friend! Read the post! Anyway it was my son that purchased the 90 Suzuki!! And yes he purchased because the price was lowest! If you want I will gladly supply the name of the dealership and serial number/model and date of delivery! Email me and I will provide said info for you!! Have a great evening!

[@AlfredMontaner]

Email me your info [e-mail]

[@johnblackard4845]

Alfred, I attempted an email to [e-mail]... doesn't exist !!!!