2002 4 stroke vs 2004 4 stroke Yamaha?

[Charlie dawg]

Does anyone know if there are any differences (or problems) between the 2002 4 stroke and the 2004 4 stroke 225 Yamaha? I am buying a new engine and my dealer found a 2002 new-in-the-box(5 year warranty) from another dealer that I can have for $1000 less than the 2004.

[flying bridge]

it seems expensive for 2 yrs difference. i think it would hurt you on resale. imho

good luck
john

[Anna Kathryn]

I have a 2004 F225 and still received a recall notice on the throttle linkage bearings having to be changed... so even if you buy a 2002 all the recalls & upgrades will be done on your motor free from Yamaha... there are no internal changes....they are the same motor...I would save the $1000 if I were you!!!!

[auguste]

Try negotiating another $500 . . . see if he has room I would have thought that a 2 year motor would be more discounted

Any issues for an outmotor sitting there that long?

[finadict]

In 2003 they changed the regulator to two outputs so you don't need an isolator to charge your house battery.

[Mud Runner]

There were first and second generation 225's but I cant tell you where the cut off is. Flying bridge may have a point about resale. 2004 boat and 2002 engine?

[zup]

It would have to be a minimum of a $2000 difference for me to even consider. 2 model years will have a huge impact on resale. You should get a 5 year warranty on the 2004 as well under the Yamaha promotion.

[Charlie dawg]

2004 boat and 2002 engine?[/quote]

Mud Runner:
The boat is a 1998 Grady... As for resale, I "heard" that Yamaha is coming out with a 275 4 stroke, so I may not hold onto this for long. I'm "coming down" from a 250 EFI

Thank you and finadict for the information. I will bring it up with the dealer.

Auguste: $1000 was the best I could do.

[First Light]

I agree there should be more than a $1000 difference - thus my recommendation would be to go with the '04 model.