XCR1250 Posted May 28, 2020 Share Posted May 28, 2020 (edited) 7 minutes ago, Highmark said: XCR would know whats most commonly used in his area. Chill out man he's not trying to prove you wrong on the general statement just a local observation. It wouldn't be surprising at all mercs being popular in the state they are built. That is true, we only boat in a 5 county area here. I know Yami's are popular in Coastal areas and Mercs are most popular in the Midwest and Inland areas.. Edited May 28, 2020 by XCR1250 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phoenix Posted May 28, 2020 Share Posted May 28, 2020 58 minutes ago, XCR1250 said: I would think if they were as popular as you say we would see more..dunno. 25 minutes ago, Highmark said: XCR would know whats most commonly used in his area. Chill out man he's not trying to prove you wrong on the general statement just a local observation. It wouldn't be surprising at all mercs being popular in the state they are built. Strawman fail-I never said he didn't know what's common in his area and the thread is not even about Mercury. Yes he is arguing my general statement, which is fine but I'm not arguing back, people can believe whatever they what. This thread is about a company stopping production of outboard motors. I thought the fact that 1 single company having 40% of the market share might be relevant to that. I had no idea so many people would get triggered. Whatever. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Platinum Contributing Member Highmark Posted May 28, 2020 Platinum Contributing Member Share Posted May 28, 2020 (edited) 23 minutes ago, Phoenix said: Strawman fail-I never said he didn't know what's common in his area and the thread is not even about Mercury. Yes he is arguing my general statement, which is fine but I'm not arguing back, people can believe whatever they what. This thread is about a company stopping production of outboard motors. I thought the fact that 1 single company having 40% of the market share might be relevant to that. I had no idea so many people would get triggered. Whatever. Dude nobody was triggered except you. He simply stated around him were a lot of Merc's and you fire back "is this really a hill you want to die on." Edited May 28, 2020 by Highmark Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jammin Posted May 28, 2020 Share Posted May 28, 2020 9 hours ago, Matt said: I want a few of these 1200#'s and 90K each. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jammin Posted May 28, 2020 Share Posted May 28, 2020 (edited) 680# and 50K.... Plus they are Mercury @Matt (and dont let 450 fool ya.... prob closer to 500 ) Edited May 28, 2020 by jammin 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gold Member BOHICA Posted May 28, 2020 Gold Member Share Posted May 28, 2020 Wonder if BRP will eventually contract with cat or poo for their snowmobile engines as well? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Platinum Contributing Member Highmark Posted May 28, 2020 Platinum Contributing Member Share Posted May 28, 2020 47 minutes ago, jammin said: 680# and 50K.... Plus they are Mercury @Matt (and dont let 450 fool ya.... prob closer to 500 ) $54-$64 pending options. Very sweet motor. 50% more cost than the Merc 400. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carlos Danger Posted May 28, 2020 Share Posted May 28, 2020 I will miss the old cement mixers. If you had a pontoon boat for just putt putting around the pond a 50 or 60 etec is hard to beat. Good on gas, quiet and no maintenance to speak of. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Angry ginger Posted May 28, 2020 Share Posted May 28, 2020 11 hours ago, Edmo said: I see more Yammi’s in the salt water. Not sure why that is. they last there better than the rest. Also where you see Suzuki and Hondas more than freshwater Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jammin Posted May 28, 2020 Share Posted May 28, 2020 29 minutes ago, Highmark said: $54-$64 pending options. Very sweet motor. 50% more cost than the Merc 400. I get a discount.... so, 50K lol. Racing division commands more cash. Heard from a solid source theres some new stuff in the pipe.... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jammin Posted May 28, 2020 Share Posted May 28, 2020 31 minutes ago, Carlos Danger said: I will miss the old cement mixers. If you had a pontoon boat for just putt putting around the pond a 50 or 60 etec is hard to beat. Good on gas, quiet and no maintenance to speak of. Our neighbors 2 year old 60 e-tec on his toon is loud as hell imo. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Platinum Contributing Member Highmark Posted May 28, 2020 Platinum Contributing Member Share Posted May 28, 2020 2 minutes ago, jammin said: Our neighbors 2 year old 60 e-tec on his toon is loud as hell imo. Buddy has a 425 Yammie on his poontoon and its amazingly quiet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CheezusXR8 Posted May 28, 2020 Share Posted May 28, 2020 1 hour ago, jammin said: 680# and 50K.... Plus they are Mercury @Matt (and dont let 450 fool ya.... prob closer to 500 ) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Posted May 28, 2020 Author Share Posted May 28, 2020 1 hour ago, jammin said: 680# and 50K.... Plus they are Mercury @Matt (and dont let 450 fool ya.... prob closer to 500 ) Don't worry man. I'm a lifelong Merc fanboi going back to years 3-13 of my life when we lived in Fond du Lac and I got to hang out a time or two at Keikhafer. I'm bummed to see the big two stroke dead. That's the sound and smell of my youth. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jammin Posted May 28, 2020 Share Posted May 28, 2020 28 minutes ago, CheezusXR8 said: Nice outboard..... now, Shut the hell up. Zip... zip.... zip it. Thx. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jammin Posted May 28, 2020 Share Posted May 28, 2020 2 minutes ago, Matt said: Don't worry man. I'm a lifelong Merc fanboi going back to years 3-13 of my life when we lived in Fond du Lac and I got to hang out a time or two at Keikhafer. I'm bummed to see the big two stroke dead. That's the sound and smell of my youth. Very similar sir. Had my grandfather's 1961 Merc 500. Like a dummy I sold it. Moved on to a 72 20 horse then a 9.8 and 18 XD and a 150 xr6. In my veins for sure. My neighbors dad worked with Carl when Merc was just starting up. She tells a great story . Have you read the book The Legend of Mercury? Very good read. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
f7ben Posted May 28, 2020 Share Posted May 28, 2020 I’m an OMC guy now!!!! lolz Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AKIQPilot Posted May 28, 2020 Share Posted May 28, 2020 Sorry to hear that BRP is pulling the plug on Evinrude. This is not good for anybody. In Alaska the Yamaha outboards are the most popular. Nothing else is even close. In Havasu its all Merc. You don't really see anything but Merc outboards except a few Yamahas on some pontoon boats. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ez ryder Posted May 28, 2020 Share Posted May 28, 2020 7 hours ago, Phoenix said: According to Yamaha, and other sources they have about a 40% share of the outboard motor market. Yamaha claims they are #1 in outboard motors (as of 2016). 40% would be considered a huge share for one company I would think... https://global.yamaha-motor.com/ir/integrated-report/annual2016/performance.html https://www.statista.com/statistics/605040/yamaha-outboard-motors-worldwide-unit-sales/ I almost never see a yammi around my house or the cabin . I would think in the land of 10k lakes they would have a better dealer network . I do have a bud with a older yammi io set up . to say he has a hard time finding parts is a understatement Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ez ryder Posted May 28, 2020 Share Posted May 28, 2020 4 hours ago, Phoenix said: Strawman fail-I never said he didn't know what's common in his area and the thread is not even about Mercury. Yes he is arguing my general statement, which is fine but I'm not arguing back, people can believe whatever they what. This thread is about a company stopping production of outboard motors. I thought the fact that 1 single company having 40% of the market share might be relevant to that. I had no idea so many people would get triggered. Whatever. don't see any triggering just a observation . I see the same thing . but again no dealer network for some reason. strange for a Corp who clames 40% share in a state MN with a boat for every 6 residents don't you think? if not misraken i think we MN have the most regesterd boats in the countety . I have a merc but would deff buy a yammi if I needed a new motor and my dealer sold them but again none by my home or cabin do Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ez ryder Posted May 28, 2020 Share Posted May 28, 2020 3 hours ago, Carlos Danger said: I will miss the old cement mixers. If you had a pontoon boat for just putt putting around the pond a 50 or 60 etec is hard to beat. Good on gas, quiet and no maintenance to speak of. lol my pontoon we sold last yr still had the original 60 force crazy thing is in over 25 yrs zero issues Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ez ryder Posted May 28, 2020 Share Posted May 28, 2020 1 hour ago, f7ben said: I’m an OMC guy now!!!! lolz for io for a regular family boat I would take a omc over merc all day Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XCR1250 Posted May 28, 2020 Share Posted May 28, 2020 (edited) 2 hours ago, Matt said: Don't worry man. I'm a lifelong Merc fanboi going back to years 3-13 of my life when we lived in Fond du Lac and I got to hang out a time or two at Keikhafer. I'm bummed to see the big two stroke dead. That's the sound and smell of my youth. You ever go to the Keikhafer Museum there? In Peebles. Edited May 28, 2020 by XCR1250 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AKIQPilot Posted May 28, 2020 Share Posted May 28, 2020 15 minutes ago, Ez ryder said: for io for a regular family boat I would take a omc over merc all day Not me. No way would I choose an OMC sterndrive over a Merc. A Merc is way more popular with a way bigger dealer network. And way easier to get parts for. A Merc IO has to be 10 times more common than an OMC. I see more Volvo sterndrives than OMC. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kev144 Posted May 28, 2020 Share Posted May 28, 2020 Just now, AKIQPilot said: Not me. No way would I choose an OMC sterndrive over a Merc. A Merc is way more popular with a way bigger dealer network. And way easier to get parts for. A Merc IO has to be 10 times more common than an OMC. I see more Volvo sterndrives than OMC. Yup omc the famous leaky boot. Id never touch one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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