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I know everyone has their motor bias, but I'm wondering what motors are doing the best on the Rt 188. I'm not overly concerned with speed, reliability is the main thing for me. And I definitely want a 4stroke. Basically it comes down to a decision between 115 proxs and 115 sho, am I right? Also, what are the 90 horse motors running on the 188 if anybody has one.
I have the Suzuki 115ss on mine
Oh cool, what are your thoughts on it so far
I would be curious is anyone has Merc's new 4-stroke 90 on their boat. The RT188 performs well with the 90 Opti but I've not yet seen a 4-stroke.
Don't leave the Yamaha F115 off your short list. Solid performer and very reliable.
Suzuk or yammy!!!! The Yammy F115 has a lot of thumbs up!!!
I got a Yamaha SHO 115 on mine. Had I of ordered a boat I would have went Suzuki because I have a certified mechanic 20 miles away. That's the important part. Have a mechanic close by certified to do warranty work.
Going 4 stroke go Hammer or Zuke..
Thanks for the opinions fellas
Mercury Pro XS four stroke is pretty quick. Other than the dealer mounting my Jack plate too high, it's awesome. Very good on fuel.
I would buy my Yamaha F115 again in a heartbeat. I have never had trouble with it and have run it a lot. That would be my first choice.
Second place would be the Merc or Suzuki depending on if you have good Suzuki support in service near you. Sometimes good mechanics are hard to find.
Sorry about the Rude and I am sure they are and will be great engines.....no offense to anyone, but I am through owning two strokes....especially after owning this Yamaha F115 for the last three years (almost).
Yammy F115
I have a 2014 RT188 with the 90 Merc 4 stroke on it. I picked it up in April of 15, and as it was a 14 model carry over I got a pretty good deal on it.Quote:
I would be curious is anyone has Merc's new 4-stroke 90 on their boat. The RT188 performs well with the 90 Opti but I've not yet seen a 4-stroke.
With myself and fishing partner in the boat, and we are not little guys.. 1/2 to 3/4 bag of gas and all our crap, I see anywhere from 39 to 42 on the GPS speed @ WOT depending on water and weather conditions. Fast enough for us! We don't tournament fish, so it's strictly an enjoyable day on the water.
I recently put the 17P 4 Blade spitfire X7 on it, and did not really see any speed change, but handles much better in hard turns.
So.. Yeah, I'm happy with the 90...
Yamaha
Excellent point... :thumb up2:Quote:
Yesterday, I was racing a storm to the landing and I'm glad I could go 48.
Will be picking up one with the Suzuki as well. Heard great things and more importantly, I've heard nothing bad. It looks sharp too on that charcoal gray hull
I ran a Yamaha 90 on an express boat for 12 years with 0 problems . Well guess what's on my RT188 . ��