See full version: 2007 yamaha vmax outboard vs 4 stroke
Went to the dealership today that had the F200 In Line on a boat I liked. All the other bass boats I have looked at with Yamaha's have had the Sho. I asked the dealer the difference and he said the In Line is $5,000.00 cheaper than the Sho. I asked him why the difference in price? I asked if the Sho is more fuel efficient. He laughed and said no. He basically refused to give an answer.
From my research I see that the Sho has faster take off speed. Both motors seem to weigh the same. I can find the take off speed for the Sho for the exact model bass boat I'm looking at but I can not for the In Line. It will not give me the option to put it on the bass boat. Just inshore boats. more
Can someone please tell me the difference between: the Yamaha V6 Vmax Sho 200 vs In Line Four Stroke?
Both motors are 200 horsepower and are for bass boats that are 19'6". more
Does anybody here have any experience with these motors? For a bass boat which one would you recommend? Is the Sho worth the money?
The new V MAX gearcase is designed for high-speed work, with a crescent-shaped leading edge. The skeg is curved to port to help counter prop torque at high trim angles. The gear ratio is 1.75:1, same as that of the Offshore models, but the V MAX gears have been specially heat treated for added strength. The new case has a single water pick-up on each side, mounted low and forward on the bullet, and they are 81 percent larger than the inlets used on the two-stroke V MAX.
Built for Bassin’ more
To make the most of four-stroke V MAX power, Yamaha has designed a new series of V MAX Ventless propellers specifically for the new 4.2-liter motors. These high-rake, stainless steel props are offered in 23- to 29-inch pitch. They are called "ventless" because they do not have vent slots at the base of the hub, which are a feature of the original V MAX-series props designed for the two-stroke V MAX motors. Those vents help a two-stroke outboard rev quickly into its powerband, but would hurt the performance of a four-stroke. In fact, Yamaha says those vented V MAX props should not be used on the new four-stroke V MAX motors.
Bass boat performance is as much about hole-shot acceleration as it is about top speed. Competitive weight and strong power makes the Yamaha V MAX SHO the first four-stroke contender for tournament bass action. here
With their new VMAX outboards, Yamaha eliminates the two-stroke weight advantage.
Because most high-performance bass boats are rigged with a cable-actuated foot throttle, the four-stroke V MAX motors are not compatible with the Yamaha Command Control digital levers, although the throttle control is “drive-by-wire” once the cable enters the engine. This motor can drive any of the Yamaha Command Link instrument displays. However, the new Yamaha “YCOP” digital anti-theft system is not available with the V MAX.
Thanks for your feedback!
I'm torn between the VF175, F200, and VF200 depending on which series and size boat we decide to narrow it down to. Likely going to be a 21-22 foot SXP or G, regardless. [links]
Going through all the Yamaha performance tests, the F200 seems to excel at cruising fuel economy, when paired with the right size/weight boat and prop'ed perfectly. The VF175 isn't far behind. The VF200 gets a bit more thirsty, being two cylinders stronger.
There is a good discussion in the link above on differences between the F and VF series. Biggest one I see is that the VF was meant to battle the G2 Rude and Merc Pro XS back in the day in the bass boat world. Advance the timing and you get more power to compete with the 2 strokes, but requires 89 octane to prevent knock with the greater cylinder pressure. Nowadays that skirmish is over with Merc going 4 stroke and Rude 6 feet underground, but Yamaha created a great product that non-bass guys wanted as well. Likely why they now offer a 25” lower whereas when they first came out only a 20” was offered.
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