Yamaha Boats Reviews

I found this book to be very useful. I has great color and B&W photos of the details and clear instructions for repairs. It includes complete engine and outdrive disassembly and assembly. I took my boat to the dealer two times and they still did not get it fixed correctly. I read this manual and did the tune-up and my boat runs super now. Most marine dealers are not interested in repairing older Yamaha stern drives so this manual becomes vital if you want the job done right. I have not found any mistakes or omissions. I give this book 5 stars.

This manual supplied all the technical information and specs necessary to assist me in replacing the pistons in my PWC's engine. It provides easy to follow directions and illustrations for most repairs and maintenance that PWCs require.

I own a 1998 70hp Yamaha. My maintenance, just like most outboard maintenance, is with the carburetors. I have worked extensively with other factory and after market manuals. I was very disappointed with this manual. The carburetors for this motor were not documented. The pictures in the manual are poor (very dark). I found the Clymer manual (also available thru Amazon) to be much better.

I recently purchased a boat with twin "96" model 225 SW Yamaha's. I typically do all of my own maintenance and was looking for a manual that basically covered my new engines. The title indicated that it covers all motors from 1992 threw 1998. I was concerned with this broad range but thought that it would have a few good pieces of info that could be useful. I was very wrong in that assumption. The illustrations are of very old motors and the wiring diagrams are so small that the print cannot be read with a magnifying glass. In the entire manual there is not even a mention of my 225 hp motors. Buyer be ware of this very poor publication. Clymer has outdone them self with this very poor book

This Manual covers repair, service and trouble shooting procedures for Yamaha outboards. The manual is written specifically for 2-250 Horsepower, 1-6 Cylinder 2 stroke Outboards; including Jet Drives. Indepth information is included on all aspects of servicing covering fuel system, oil injection, ignition & electrical system, power head, lower unit, trim & tilt, tuning and maintenance. There are hundreds of supporting illustrations, diagrams and step by step instructions making this manual easy to follow for the begginer to the expert. This manual covers everything you need to know about Yamaha outboards, nothing is left out. If you own a 2 stroke Yamaha outboard between the years 1992 - 1998, then you should get yourself a copy of this manual. You won't regret it.

Not much help! Don't waste your money.

A minimum book. It has little phrases such as "If the problem appears to be in the hydraulic system, refer it to a dealer" Why in the heck would anyone waste good money to buy this book when it's best advise on how to repair something is this. I wanted a book that tells me how to open the cylinder and replace the O Rings, not take it to a dealer for $999 bucks on a $3.00 repair.