Nemo Posted January 24, 2007 Report Share Posted January 24, 2007 Looking for a small portable motor for some back country stuff and portage lakes. Would like to be able to strap it to the canooe when necessary. The Yamaha 2.5 caught my eye at the boat show. Just wondering if anyone had one and wanted to provide feedback good or bad. Also if they had a line on a reliable dealer in the GTA that I could speak with. It's MSRP is $1,049.00 and specs below. Thanks in advance.. Nemo Engine 1 cylinder Displacement 72cc (4.4ci) Bore & Stroke 54x31mm (2.13x1.24in) RPM Range 5,250-5,750 Compression Ratio 9:1 Induction System OHV (overhead valve) Fuel Delivery Carburetor Starting Manual Ignition TCI Lubrication Splash Degree of Trim/Tilt 4 positions/ 80° Exhaust Above Prop Cooling Water/Thermostatic Control Gear Shift F/N Gear Ratio 13:27 (2.08) Recommended Fuel Regular Unleaded (Minimum Pump Octane 87) Recommended Oil Yamalube 4M Oil Capacity .35L (.33 qt) Shaft Length 15" - 20" Weight 17kg (37lbs) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tomO Posted January 25, 2007 Report Share Posted January 25, 2007 I'm not sure a bout that engine but several years I used a friends 3 hp and it was very very noisy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fisherman Posted January 25, 2007 Report Share Posted January 25, 2007 Well here's an alternative, Honda 2HP, $1045, 3Star energy rating, one better than Yamaha, 27lbs, thats 10 lbs lighter than the Yamaha, it has a shallow water drive that the Yamaha doesn't and, the model I checked and quoted comes with a centrifugal clutch that allows the motor to run at idle without the prop engaged. It's rated as the highest small outboard for fuel efficiency. Might be worth looking at. I'm sure 1/2HP isn't going to make any screaming difference on water speed, but 10lbs less weight might make it easier to balance the canoe. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tjsa Posted January 25, 2007 Report Share Posted January 25, 2007 My 13 year old 3.3 mariner is great, and my buds 8 year old 2.2 johnson works equally as well, but being 2 strokes they get a lot of carbon buildup. They are indeed very noise, even at idle, and at 33 lbs. and less, are easy to carry over your shoulder into places. I have even put a shoulder strap on mine and slung it over my head and behind my back, and carried the canoe on my shoulders going into places. Another bud owns the 4 stroke 2 hp. honda, and it is lighter, and quieter. There is really no difference whatsoever in speed between all of them unless the canoe is unladen. Weight of them on the canoe was never an issue. Mine is on an outrigger off the side of my canoe, and it has never been a problem. Yamaha vs. Honda, don't know about the small motors, but they are pretty simple and easy to maintain. If you like Yamaha, I don't think you will be disappointed, unless its a real lemon right from the get go. But the Honda's are very nice motors. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mepps Posted January 25, 2007 Report Share Posted January 25, 2007 had a yamaha 2hp - wish i stil did, loveeeed it! (was on a canoe) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nemo Posted January 25, 2007 Author Report Share Posted January 25, 2007 Thanks Guys for all the input. The Honda is a great option as well. Decisions decisions.... Seems like the Honda exhausts to air and the Yami underwater. May impact noise levels. I'll do some more investigating... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fisherman Posted January 25, 2007 Report Share Posted January 25, 2007 If I'm not mistaken the Yamaha exhausts to both, underwater and also has an above the waterline exhaust hole. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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