Blown Power Head on 2013 SHO (Cost)

[Zoomwecman]

Hey guys,

I have a 2013 Yamaha SHO that has a blown power head. The dealer is quoting $16,000 to get it fixed. Does it really cost that much to fix?

Thanks

[yam911]

A blown power head to me has little meaning. Could be minor damage or could be major damage. Minor being say loss of compression in a hole or two. Major being say where rods and pistons depart the innards of the block and take out a lot of expensive accessories in so doing.

$16,000 seems high. Very high.

Cost of a long block today from Yamaha is $11,200 and some change.

[CJ1]

I'd call Hydro Tec or Chris Carson and see what they have to say. I would buy new before spending 16k on a power head. CJ

[yam911]

Metoo.

[milligjg]

Hydro Tec

[John Hagins]

Contact Yamaha and ask about warranty. Some powerheads were recalled, maybe you'll get lucky!

John

[cwilt]

I'd call Hydro Tec or Chris Carson and see what they have to say. I would buy new before spending 16k on a power head. CJ

100% true!

[BULLYFISH]

If they told me I had to spend that much to fix it I’ll go buy me a brand new Suzuki and be done with it bulletproof

[StrokerSmoker]

Hydro Tec can rebuild most sho motors if the block is damaged with a hole in block or if main bearings spun the block its trashed and will need a replacement power head broken cranks can be replaced and if the cylinder liners are damaged they can be recoated

[BassNutt1]

100% true!

PLUS !

[BassNutt1]

If they told me I had to spend that much to fix it I’ll go buy me a brand new Suzuki and be done with it bulletproof

YES For that price I would go with a Suzuki.

[yam911]

What does bulletproof mean?

[ssmithboats]

bullet proof an an about 7mph slower

[BassinLA13]

Yeah I faced the same deal 2 years ago when my 2011 (w/ a rebuilt PH in 2016) blew. I was quoted about 13k however the mechanic strongly advised a new motor ... he said once a motor has popped twice throwing another 13k at it just "wasn't worth it". I agreed and took advantage of a Yamaha 6 year warranty Fall Promo and hung a new 225.

Good luck whatever you chose to do.

[printman71]

I don't have any personal experience with this guy, but he has a stellar reputation around here (NW Georgia) and folks travel from long distances for his rebuilt services.
It's a FB link.
https://www.facebook.com/search/top?q=jtm%20outboards

JTM Outboards in Chatsworth, GA

[woppercatcher]

Hey guys,

I have a 2013 Yamaha SHO that has a blown power head. The dealer is quoting $16,000 to get it fixed. Does it really cost that much to fix?

Thanks

Unless you can find it cheaper somewhere else then yes it does. If it was me I would just get a new boat.

[2dwoods]

No way ,when its rebuilt you couldn't sell whole engine for 16.

[newbugman]

My sho 2010 popped 111 hrs and was replaced 2012 Jan.Popped the late 11 powerhead in 2020 due to crankshaft bearings with 374 + - hrs. Bought 2020 sho for 20,000 and 6 years warranty. Kept old motor for parts and good luck on your problem.

[ClarkBird]

Hey guys,

I have a 2013 Yamaha SHO that has a blown power head. The dealer is quoting $16,000 to get it fixed. Does it really cost that much to fix?

Thanks

what’s blown on it?

[nightbasser]

I would cut all ties with that dealer!!! Thats highway robbery!