I'm in the market for a new outboard. Please share your thoughts on the choice between a 200 SHO and a 200 Pro XS.
I'm in the market for a new outboard. Please share your thoughts on the choice between a 200 SHO and a 200 Pro XS.
Easy.
Pick your best local service shop and buy the brand they favor
Going through this process myself......Merc has several issues but cheaper option.....Yamaha cost more and would need to change my controls over....I want the Merc so I’ll wait until the bugs are worked out for now!
What are the issues with the Merc? I have virtually identical prices offered.
Matt on BTL has had hell with something on the shifting mechanism. And the worse thing is the parts are almost unobtainable.
There’s no use being stupid if you’re not willing to show it off.
Which motor has the edge on dependability?
Either motor would be great IMO. I would not pay the extra for the cost of controls if it required switching. If you are thinking long term you can flash the sho pretty easy if you ever wanted to.
GETFISHED !!!
Best to go to the 4S engine section of BBC to see for yourself....Originally Posted by davidb104
That has got me into trouble in the past!
To me, it's six of one and a half dozen of the other, no difference, except:
Yamaha max warranty is 6 years
BUT
Mercury can go to 8 years.
Go with a Sho if u can find one. The Sho has a weaker prop shaft that is prone to bending if u hit something just right. The Merc doesn’t impress me. Same fuel economy as the 2 stroke. Ur only getting a quieter running motor. Then u have to deal with an electric shifter mechanism that’s prone to failure. That alone will leave u stranded on water needing a tow to get back. They run like 900 dollars then u have pull ur lower and motor skirts to change them. Most dealers have to keep the in stock.
I would guess that the sho would have a reliability edge, since that outboard has been out a while. The Mercury v8 sounds awesome though and 8 year warranty available. Really can’t go wrong with either.
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If you like the old school smoke at start up go with the Merc
With the correct oil level, they don't smoke
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the SHO, you can flash the computer, and why not
With the SHO you can make your own oil.
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With the SHO you can make your own oil.
Incorrect break ins will do that on a Yamaha.......
With the SHO you can make your own oil.
for dependability and longevity between the two my pick would be the sho 200 hands down.if i could pick from any engine my first choice would be susuki,then honda,yamaha would be next.i would not pass up a deal on a hold over evinrude g2 engine.good luck to you.
keep working,your neighbor thanks you
i have a mercury 175XS on order rite now,$1000 cheaper than the SHO.I was in the market and thinking SHO,warranty offered now is better,BUT must take delivery by sometimes in March to get the extended warranty.Told my dealer to order me one,Big problem !!!!!! Lead time best delivery date sometime in JULY, Now Merc and Yamaha will have the same warranty after March,so I ordered Mercury.
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