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    2014 SHO 250

    Hi all,

    Interested in purchasing a friends 21ft Ranger who passed. It’s a 2014 with a 250 SHO on the back. Motor only has 60-80 hours on it. Should I be weary of this year Yamaha? Was this one of the years with the power head issue? The motor was maintained and serviced annually.

    stay away from or no?

    Thanks for the feedback.

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    #2
    2014 and up you are good. Just do general check over and ask about maintance records.

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    My 2014 SHO 250 blew up at 296 hours my buddies 2014 SHO 250 blew up at 291 hours!! Another friend had his 2017 blow at about 350 hours. None of them are safe!! IMHO. Another buddy has a 2013 with many hours and has never had an issue.

    John

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    #4
    My 2014 SHO currently has 184 hours on it and is running just fine.

    More importantly, help your friends widow as much as possible no matter what you choose!
    JT

    2014 Ranger Z521C / Yamaha VMAX SHO 250 / IONIC Batteries
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    It wouldn't scare me at all.
    2014 Phoenix 721XP, 250 SHO, Bobs Action Jack, Dual Blades, 112 Ultrex, 2019 Lariat FX4 F150 Supercrew 4x4

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    #6
    I have a 2013 600+ hours not one issue with it

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    My 2014 SHO blew at 250 hrs. Yamaha covered under warranty. Cracked cylinder head.

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    260 hours here when head cracked. Yamaha made it good.
    2014 Ranger Z520C, Yamaha 250 SHO

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    #9
    I have a 2012 250 SHO and it has around 350 hours... no issues