Pro V 150 vs a DI motor - Need Yamaha Advice

[wgstelz]

Hi all, I am interested in a used ZX190c with a Pro V 150.

The boat I have know is always having engine problems, so I want a reliable engine on a solid boat.

All of the boats I have looked at have had a DI engine except this Skeeter. I understand that the Pro V is a solid motor that is still be used today (the Vmax Carb I believe), but am not really sure what the pros and cons are.

I know that gas is more efficent in a DI, but how much?

What are the other major differences and what should I take into consideration.

I think I am willing to wait for another used boat to come along with a DI motor on it, but if it is not a really big deal I will give this ZX some serious thought.

Any advice will be GREATLY appreciated!

Thanks again,

Walt

[looking4five]

1st off...Welcome to the BBC
The V150 engines are well known for their reliability. They are not the most fuel efficient engines around though. I had an '04 TZX190 with V150 (pretty much the same boat & engine you are looking at, just newer year model). I was very satisfied with the boat. If ran at about 4500rpm, or less it did OK on fuel, and would run approx. 48-50mph at that rpm range. If gapped wide open, it sucked fuel pretty bad. Yamaha claims the 150 DFI engine gets approx. 30% better fuel consumption. But, most people say that is only true in the middle rpm range (not nearly as much difference at WOT). If you really make a lot of long runs, it may be worth waiting on a good deal on a DFI engine. But, if you are really looking for all out reliability, the V150 should be a good choice. Of course there are exceptions. Everyone makes a lemon, and it is a used engine. I would have it thoroughly checked out by a good mechanic before buying anything. Good luck finding what you are looking for.

[wgstelz]

Thank you for the quick response.

99% of the time I am making runs less that 15 minutes, and most lakes have a speed limit that would keep me under 55. The trails I fish in do not fish really large bodies of water.

Other than than that I might pull a tube a little or fish a larger body of water on vacations.

Thanks again for the advice.

[BucksnBass525]

The Pre-98 PRO-V is a great carbed motor. It also is stronger than the 98 (V-max). 1998 is when they started the HP restrictions and emmissions. Both are very reliable.

[wgstelz]

Thanks you for the advice!

I just put a deposit on my First Skeeter!! A ZX190C, they say top end is just over 70 on this boat! Nice step up from a 16 ft alumiumn with a 60 on it!

[ZXD]

I think your going to be happy with that boat.I had a 18 ft with a pro v and ran the hell out of it . Great motor and the only problem i had was if i let it set up for too long the carbs would have to be cleaned, so i solved that problem, i never let it set for more than 3 weeks at a time!!! Yamaha is the only motor to have.