Although the summer boating season is winding down,
the marine industry is seeing a new wave of technology that will forever
change the way Americans go boating. Yamaha Marine recently introduced the
world’s first and only V6 four-stroke outboards in 225 and 200 hp models.
These new models are clean running, quieter and more fuel-efficient than
traditional two-stroke outboards.
The marine industry has been anticipating Yamaha’s new outboard and V6
technology ever since Yamaha first unveiled the outboard at an industry
trade show last fall where it won the marine industry’s prestigious
Innovation Award. Judged and presented by Boating Writers International
(BWI), the Innovation awards are regarded by many as the highest recognition
in the marine industry and competition is fierce.
These revolutionary motors are receiving rave reviews in the boating press,
whose technical editors are some of the most respected names in journalism.
Bass & Walleye Boats’ senior technical editor Jim Barron, who has covered
every major development in outboard motors for decades, said, “Lest I
understate the significance of this engine, let me say this: The four-stroke
V6 will change the way in which boaters think of outboard power, not to
mention the way in which we propel our boats. Not only is the F225 the first
of this breed, it is the finest high-horsepower outboard that I have run to
date.”
Consumer acceptance of the new technology has been equally enthusiastic.
Frank Flynn, owner of Dania Boats in Dania, Fla. and one of the first to
take delivery of the new F225s said selling the new technology has been
easy.
“We sold seven of the new V6 four-strokes in one week, and we still have a
long list of boaters who are ready for this new technology,” Flynn said. “My
customers want quiet, fuel efficient and longer lasting outboards. They see
it as a better investment.”
Yamaha designed the F225 and the F200 from scratch to be marine engines.
Sleek and compact, the F225 is about the same size as a two-stroke outboard
of the same class. Yamaha’s design has made size and weight differences
between two- and four-stroke V6s a non-issue. The company also offers
four-stroke outboards in 15 horsepower classes, delivering its first
four-stroke model, a 9.9, in 1985.
With Yamaha’s F225 or F200, boaters will be able to enjoy the power and
performance they need and gain the additional benefits of clean-running
performance. Four-stroke outboards eliminate the need for two-stroke oil to
be mixed with fuel. As a result, Yamaha’s new V6 four-stroke meet and exceed
the Federal EPA emission standards for the year 2006. They also comply with
the more stringent California Air Resources Board (CARB) requirements which
are already in effect.
For more information call (800)88-YAMAHA or visit your local Yamaha Dealer.
