How many hours on a 2008 Yamaha 350?
Found a boat with a pair of 2008 Yamaha 350 with about 300 hours on them. I have read the early modes of these motors had some problems but I wonder if some of the bad rap is just people who have never owned them but read someone say they are problem child’s.
Are there any issues with the Yamaha 350?
Personally, I would avoid the 350s. The issues are real and although they have supposedly been fixed in later models, Yamaha had to extend warranty and promise to replace flywheels as necessary and some folks had to have that done several times. The loose flywheel issue could lead to major powerhead failure.
Which is the best engine for a Yamaha 350?
If your looking at 305’s the Yamaha F300’s are an excellent match. I have 2018 350’s and would buy another pair tomorrow. They have been the best engines I’ve owned. The flywheel issue is no problem at all.
What is the model number on a Yamaha Moto 4 350?
According to ATVStyle.com, positions four through eight are the model designation code. Entering the complete 17-position VIN on a Yamaha VIN decoder, similar to the one found on Motoverse (see Resources), will identify the YFM-350ER. Identify the year of manufacture.
Found a boat with a pair of 2008 Yamaha 350 with about 300 hours on them. I have read the early modes of these motors had some problems but I wonder if some of the bad rap is just people who have never owned them but read someone say they are problem child’s.
Personally, I would avoid the 350s. The issues are real and although they have supposedly been fixed in later models, Yamaha had to extend warranty and promise to replace flywheels as necessary and some folks had to have that done several times. The loose flywheel issue could lead to major powerhead failure.
If your looking at 305’s the Yamaha F300’s are an excellent match. I have 2018 350’s and would buy another pair tomorrow. They have been the best engines I’ve owned. The flywheel issue is no problem at all.
How to know if your Yamaha 350 outboard has extended coverage?
If you are going to seriously consider the boat, ask if the flywheels have been inspected and/or replaced and more importantly call Yamaha and find out if the extended coverage applies to your motors and for how long. That should be in writting even if it is a general service statement from Yamaha.