Repower - 4 stroke Yamaha vs Suzuki - Page 2

ScottM · #11 02-02-2005, 04:33 PM

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Isn't Ryder's Cove Boatyard in Chatham a Suzi Dealer?

Yes, and they're full service too unlike some other dealers that only rig the engines with boats as a package.

hedgehog1957 · #12 02-02-2005, 10:54 PM

I spoke to Alan over at Ryder's, and he was talking about $11 - 12K for engine, guages, etc, installed. Seemed high, and he indicated he did not do enough volume to see the low prices.... I am going to look into the Bayracers post by JW.

I run out of Harwich/South Chatham, so Ryders is bit out of the way (by boat). I had a great relationship with the guys at Stage Harbor, in fact they sold Seacrafts in the old days, and convinced me to go looking for a redone one. Too bad they only sell the Mercs. Does not sound like Merc will have any mid size 4 strokes anytime soon.

It sounds like the best bang for the buck, without giving up quality, is the Suzuki. Now I just need to find a good deal! [img]/images/graemlins/laugh.gif[/img]

Mike_D · #13 02-02-2005, 11:03 PM

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Isn't Ryder's Cove Boatyard in Chatham a Suzi Dealer?

Thats where we bought and did the install on the suzi 115 on the seafari I have for sale on this site. My boat is located at my summer home about four house done from there. They do good service there and thats where we are going to be looking for our new boat and setup. You might get a better prices in the spring.

Finster · #14 02-02-2005, 11:16 PM

Hi Mike, did you sell'er yet? I was just talking about her today as a matter of fact.
Did my cousin ever get over there? He'll be down next week, I'll give it another plug if the boats still available.

Mike_D · #15 02-03-2005, 09:38 AM

finster, No has not sold. Because of the snow there we havent even been down there. Its looks as if were going to have to wait till the snows gone. You cant get the best look until its pulled out of the barn and with snow thats impossible. I think we will be hoping for a spring sale. Just want to let people know that ones around. Thanks for checking up.

Mike

Jon G · #16 02-04-2005, 11:43 PM

I love my Suzuki Ryders is awesome too. Also look in Warham theres a big suzuki dealer up there as well. I put 300 hrs on mine in a season and a half love it! Sipps the gas, when Ryders did mine I think I was the SIXTH 20' SeaCraft re power they did. The only problem I've had with it was the key switch stuck when I was flushing it out and it cooked the starter before I could shut it down even running with the started engaged it was still wisper quite so I didn't even notice it. It was fixed with in two days!

ScottM · #17 02-05-2005, 07:35 AM

Hey Jon G,
How are you? Haven't seen you around the site in a while. I heard that break on South Beach is starting to fill back in, but it also caused the Southway to shoal up a bit. Have you been over there to check it out?

John R · #18 02-05-2005, 03:58 PM

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I love my Suzuki Ryders is awesome too. Also look in Warham theres a big suzuki dealer up there as well. I put 300 hrs on mine in a season and a half love it! Sipps the gas, when Ryders did mine I think I was the SIXTH 20' SeaCraft re power they did. The only problem I've had with it was the key switch stuck when I was flushing it out and it cooked the starter before I could shut it down even running with the started engaged it was still wisper quite so I didn't even notice it. It was fixed with in two days!

If you can travel to Portsmouth RI there is Viking Marine - If Ryder's is nearby and has a good rep, give that a shot. Stay away from Atlantic in Wareham. I know a half dozen people that hate the way they were treated there. Stay away from that place, rep is awful...

Finster · #19 02-05-2005, 11:16 PM

We were talking with a Suzuki dealer tonight at the show and apparently their coming out with a DF150 to début at the Miami show. It's a different block and the spec's aren't yet known.
I think I would sit tight to see what this is all about before running out and buying a 140.

hedgehog1957 · #20 02-06-2005, 01:06 PM

I am interested to hear about info on the Suzuki 150. If it is going to be in production no later than June, that could work out fine. I am a little skiddish about a brand new engine, but going from a 140 to 150 should not be that big a deal, provided they are using the same design.

I did speak to Bayrace in NC, and they are by far the best deal. I will call then next week and see if they have any "scoop" on the 150.

Thanks for the feedback. Waiting a few more weeks, is not a problem.