Our '82 Mariner 150 still pushes our '84 Champion 18' along at 60 mph at 5500 RPM. I never and I mean NEVER have to worry about mosquitos or other insects. Regular service & maintenance still has 120-125 compression on all cylinders. She has more hours on her than Father Time. Our set up is still the oldest I have seen at any launch ramps, 41 years old. I am expecting a call from the Smithsonian at any time.

This has got to be the most honest american made outboard review ever! You made me laugh bunch of times with your straight forward words.Nice to see someone soeak the truth Big up from Finland!🇫🇮🇫🇮😆

The truth will set you free Esther said on Sanford and Son....applies here too ! LOL I work on all of them all day, everyday and totally agree ....all the way down the line.

Yall put a smile on my face every time....good video 👍

I’m constantly screen recording this to send to my buddies😂 dying every video

I bought my first starter boat and it has an Evinrude intruder and I love it. They really do last many years. Knock on wood 😅

Spot on with the etecs. I worked at an evinrude dealership just to learn about them because they were the only motors people needed fixed lol. just wait till you have to change out the steering assy on a g2.

The v6 SeaPro coneheads have been phenomenal on thw coast, ive got a pile of them on my work boats, theyve been great, cant ask for a better outboard. Not as easy to work on as the ol L6, but dont need much!

My motor wasn't on the list its a 01 225 johnson ho it loves gas but so far I've only replaced a starter , plugs , and the lower unit but that was due to hitting a semi floating log just under the edge of the water . Great video

Watched a pro xs 4 stroke throw 2 rods while trailering the boat, sounded good at first then clack clack bang!

Andy!!!🤓 what's up!!!🤠 Loving the Battle Royale!!!👍 I'm still waiting on the trolling motor battle!!!🤪😜 Loving the show!!!

I just ordered a 2024 Chaparral 21 SSi with the Yamaha SHO 200HP. Is going to be fun!!!

I was over at Sam Rayburn couple years ago on Memorial Day camping I saw so many pristine old bass boats saw several older champions

The intruder was the best motor I've ever owned on a bass boat... The XR6 is the best long term merc... still gone blow at some point

Man I surf you tube and when I see you I have to click because I know I will get nothing but the honest answer, just wanted to say thank and continue with great info

my 1999 yamaha vmax 200 pushes a 23' deckboat i bought it new it now has 1100 hours and still havent had NOT 1 issue ,only used yamalube from day 1

My 150 Hpdi, never had a problem with it runs like a champ, even after standing out during the winter

My dad used to run an evinrude 150 ocean pro, i miss that motor honestly

i have a 150 fast strike on my 181 champion as does two of my buddies on there rangers, has always been a strong motor

Personal favorite: My 2007 Yamaha 200 hpdi pushing my 97 22 Mako. 2800 hours and still running strong

Absolutely love my Proxs250 the torque alone makes the last 2 stroke Mercury is light years ahead.

My 02 tlra 2 stroke Yamaha. Still rock n

I ran the hell out of my Yamaha 150 proV! Then I repowered with a Yamaha 200 ox66 on my skeeter and I love that motor! Just keeps going! I can skimp it out all day and that thing just takes it and never dies!

ran my 97 intrueder at full throttle for 20 minutes last weekend. 62mph ran great sounded great. used about a half gallon of fuel a minute tho

When you doing a fishing pole comparison 😁

I have a 2005 225 HPDI and it pushes my Stratos 200 pro XL nicely!!! It's amazing what just changing the spark plugs and oil will do to that engine as far as performance.. of course you want to do more than that but I'm just saying those two little things make a big Big difference.. it's just a good engine! But I'm saving for a SHO😂😎✌️

I got a 250 ox66 on my 202 champion that sob DRINKS gas , love it tho , super solid motor

My dad has the xr6 and only problem we have ever had was just needing carb cleaned so pros is the reliability and cons is fuel economy and if you don't know how to start it right it can be a pain to start

I have a 1998 Yamaha OX66 200 serial number 000322 with 210 original hours. It starts on half a crank every time and runs like maniac. Fresh plugs, clean O2 sensor, good fuel pump diaphragms and running quality oil seems to be the ticket. The new stuff is amazing but it’s hard to beat those old Yammies.

I'm no mechanic, that's for sure. But it's just hard to beat a Mercury 2stroke. We had a Black Max on our Norris Craft when I was growing up. That thing was mean boy! 💪🤘

I think if bass tours limited boats to 20 ft and 150 hp and 2 screens we would see a huge push in development of smaller packaged boats vs the 21 ft beasts with 250 hp and 5 screens what are your thoughts this would be a great team talk image a push for a 12 in screen that did more or a more efficient 150hp

Lol... you’re awesome 😂

Left out the yamaha excel out😂😂. Mercury FF Blocks are some bad dudes! Old school rudes weren't bad either! Horrible on fuel tho lol

👍 agreed well said

Do a review on the prodrive tins .

Love my thirsty xr4

I know you guys are based in Wisconsin I love it out the we vacation there every winter for the snow but we live here in Florida and I wish y’all did more saltwater videos flats boats bay boats and center consoles i fish mosquito lagoon a lot and you see a lot of flats boats on steroids and I’d love to hear your opinion on action craft hewes pathfinders2200 skeeter sx 210 220 and how they pair up with all the out boards nobody down here makes videos with the charisma. You guys have to keep all the entertainment and laughs and education keep up the good work I still like learning about bass boats, though.

The Evinrude G2 is not a bad motor. I don’t think the new Pro XS is either, but I don’t have first hand experience with that motor like the G1 and G2

Do you notice any difference in reliability if the Mercury came from the racing division?? Just got a 250r and so far so good.

Nothing better to get a b*ner in the morning than hearing an XR6 or Opti starting and hearing that growl.

Question about cylinder coating of a 2023 Mercury 115 pro XS,is it plasma or nikasil?

Any chance the 2t rudes can be bettered and revived . Somehow I love those 2G Evinrudes

What’s your opinion on a Johnson special edition 200 the motor goes on a cobra viper 1996

Hey andy, ive got an ever growing fleet of v6 coneheads, is there a diagnostic software available to a guy like me looking after a decwnt soze fleet?

92 Merc 200 xri here. Sounds like a hot rod, chugs the gas, but still 120 psi on all cylinders after all this time. Can’t beat it with a stick

I would like a little help if you don't mind. I'm looking at buy a used boat and would like your opinion on the motors. 1 is a 2016 Excel bay 203 with a Yamaha 150 SHO and the other is a 2019 Excel bay 203 with a Mercury 150 4 stroke which would is the better motor or would they be about the same? I would appreciate any advice. Thanks, David Pond

What about a 2002 225 EFI? Thanks in advance

Are the XP/GT OMC motors really that bad? We got a 1987 GT200 that runs great, just needs the reeds done. Turns our Checkmate into a rocket ship.

you guys should do a best shallow water anchor to buy right now. brand new or old/used

If I had to pick between an XP and. FICHT, give me a Force… 😂😂

My V4 Yamaha is still running and still keeping the saudis in G Wagens.

New tech is nice with vessel view, in my opinion.

I'm sticking with yamaha and Suzuki I agree mercury usually run faster , but I'm into long-term outboards , min problems

I had a 92 60hp Evinrude. I ran it from 1996 to 2019 and replaced a regulator rectifier. That was it. The warning horn corroded and I didn't realize it was out of oil. I ended up seizing it up. I replaced it with a 290hour 2012 75hp etec. I spent almost 4000 getting that motor to run right which it did for 2 years then the screws all came out of the reeds and wiped the motor out. 😢

My dad has a good Etec 200 HO G1 and my grandpa has a good Ficht Ram 175. Both are very fuel efficient, plenty of power/performance and sound badass. We must have just gotten lucky 🤷‍♂️

My 1991 200 ProV spark plugs and water pumps in the last 20 years. My 2001 225 Opti, I think I am going to buy a parts donor with a smoked cylinder. Just incase! 😂 The 225 is probably still under 100 original hours.

What about the ProXS or the Verado?

Had a 03 opti 200 loved that engine now I have a proxs 4 stroke I hate it

Please can we talk about the 130/140 v4 Yamaha, I know they are carb and old but here in the uk the are very loved

17 years Evinrude. I’ve got 2006 40hp G1 over 1000hrs. Been flawless. 2014 225HO G2 been great. Some minor steering issues (Their biggest flaw) the engine 670hrs going good so far. Has made me nervous. The Suzuki will be my next if I have issues with the G2. Previously: Merc was Shit! My Yamaha had issues but easy to fix. Carby issues.

My original 115 intruder is still the best motor I've ran. 97 model and still ran like a sewing machine. Wide open all day, pushing a Javelin. Reliability is the ONLY thing I care about.

Intruder all day long..........still run one to this day.

91 fast strike 175 still runs like a scalded ass dog! 😂 Parts are scarce though....

I got 1990 ranger 391v with 1990 pro v 150 mid 50 I have gotten low 60

New Phoenix 21 XE. Over under?

I’ve been watching your channel for a long time now and really appreciate the honest experienced reviews. Great work and Thank you! I have a 2015 150HO Etec on my Stratos. I agreed with you on the disaster Evinrude became with so many issues. Everyone I talk to about the 150HO say it’s the exception to the rule and the small blocks are pretty much bullet proof. Only issue I’ve had so far is a capacitor fail in year 2 (warranty) Nothing else. What’s your experience with that year/model. Would appreciate the feed back.

looking at a repower after my 98 optimax died. SHO it is. just need to get a good price. honest american right here. quick question would a 115 sho have close to the same power as a 98 150 carbed. or should i stay at the 150 hp. 1996 21' shoalwater boat

If it says OMC it’s pretty good. Now if it says BRP use caution Suzuki I know someone with an 85 and later a 140 Suzuki simple stuff plugs gear lube. Heard this story a guy bought offshore boat twin dt200 ran them like 10 years df200s where installed

Diehard American! Yamaha tech since 1987. Picked up Evinrude 1999 right before the (ficht) bankruptcy. BRP did ok with the Etec. Then oops! G2. Don't need to tell what I went through and continue to go through. Breaks my heart to see this crap! We are America and we have the ability to build the most awesome shit on the planet. Yamaha came to us in 1984 with the 220 hp V6 Special, in 1987 it became the 225 hp V6 Excel. Carbureted 2 stroke with oil injection, a CPS, TPS, Temp sensor and Knock Sensor! State of the art. You almost didn't need the choke to start it! Evinrude countered with the VRO (very risky oiler}. Kaboom! At least mercury had the common sense to use the same mikuni gear driven oil pump! Had some Etecs go a lot of hours (6000 +). Loved the old two strokes if they didn't dump half of their unburnt gas and oil into the ocean/lake! By the way the G2 didn't make BRP go bankrupt, just made them stop production of outboards. However, if they did not stop production of the G2, they would have! Just drove a 2023 coyote mustang! Holy Crap. Awesome. My Dad's Corvette! Amazing! Why can't we do the same with outboards. Beyond me!

What do you think of the 2006 Yamaha 115 2 strokes oil system are they reliable

What about Tohatsu?

Where does a Mariner fall into? I haven't seen a talk about them... 1992 Mariner efi 175hp

What you put on a pontoon? Merc 150hp Pro XS or the 150hp Four Stroke?

What's your thoughts on flashing a 2022 Mercury ProXS V8 4stroke?

What do you think about the 90s Suzuki 50hp or 65hp models?

Hey boss, I'm looking to repower my John boat. Currently has 2 stroke Johnson, 40 horse. Just moved to Florida, so it will be going salt to fresh waters. Near and on the Peace River. Wanting to start going really skinny, so going with a 40 to 60 horse with a jack plate. What is the most reliable outboard in that range. I've been watching vids and reading as much as I can.. My head hurts. With little decisive info. Please help.

Evinrude intruder 150 is the best rude ever.

No mercury verados??

Got a 03 XR6 150 hat runs great but hates the heat, bogs down, cold starting and over the last year, there is always something wrong with it. Looking to repower with the Pro XS 150. Your thoughts?

What do you think about the 3cyl Yamahas

I cant agree with you on the opti pops. Every single optimax for sale that has 300 hours somehow is on its 2nd or 3rd powerhead. Its honestly the only engine i see that with. The odd etec here and there but optis all the time unless it has 50 hours on it

The old school is always the way to go! 2 stroke is awesome! Carbs are great. Just don’t run shit gas in them.

How do you like the old Yamaha prov 200’s

I am building a 24 foot commercial crab boat. Want to power it with a new 300. What motor would you suggest?

My faststrike is great

I wouldn’t call the Etecs junk. I worked for a boat rental company that ran them and they lasted 5,000 plus hours. We bought new engines every 3 or 4 years so I can’t say how long they are good for? I replaced one that had over 7,000 hours and still ran like a raped ape! We ran a few dozen of them and I never saw a powerhead failure. The charging system part of the ECUs, injectors and the occasional sensor went bad from time to time but nothing major. Compared the the Yamaha and Mercury 2 strokes we bought (you were lucky to get 2500 hours out of one of them before they blew a powerhead) these were great engines. Sure parts are an issue now and I certainly wouldn’t recommend anyone gets one today.

Had a 130 etec on my boat just got it repowered with a 140 suzuki.

My HPDI WAS VERY PROBLEMATIC

What's you thoughts on flashing a hpdi?

The old outboards are better have a 25 Johnson 1969 runs good

I didn’t get my merc underwear can u send me a one?

Huh, whaaaa, wait a second. I mean right up until the Mercs you're reviewing all the major outboards since carbs. You get to Merc and skip ta ma lou right on past the Vrod and don't even mention it?

Andy Andy Andy. You must live on a different planet than most. Dude I fish on average of 60 tournaments a year here in the southeast . I just don’t see all the problems with Merc that you see. I’m on the water 200 days a year around a lot of boats . I don’t see it dude. I don’t see problems with no manufacturer. Little hiccups now and then. No one will ever move merc from the #1 slot!

Andy you look tired bud. Go relax and get some sleep

My 98 pro V runs its ass off

I have Johnson and Evinrudes forever. I am a V6 Evinrude owner like my Father before me. I think your exaggerating the Carbs. 200 OceanPro 28 gals. All day!

to much banter swearing and bullshit yacking

Farting carbs rule..Screw this xs efi air compressor junk

I got a 250 ox66 on my 202 champion that sob DRINKS gas , love it tho , super solid motor