[meaux fishing]

Originally Posted by weedeater

Do you think a 200hp Suzuki would be worth goin to from a Yamaha because Lake Area Marine is a Suzuki dealer.....is there much difference in the Yammy and Zuki 200

yes...
DF200 Advantages

Over Honda

• 55° vs 60 ° block for compact, lighter, design can be mounted on 26" center without contact.
• Offset Drive shaft = Better balance
• Self adjusting timing chain vs. Over head belt. No belt maintenance or adjustment necessary.
• Easy access Shim & Bucket vs. Rocker arm quick and accurate valve adjusment vs.expensive service and additional adjustment.
• 220.5 cu. in. vs. 212 cu. in. No replacement for displacement.
• 2.29:1 vs 1.86:1. Lower gear ratio to swing a larger prop for improved acceleration.
• Built in charging system vs. belt driven alt. Less moving parts.

Over Mercury

• Natural Aspiration vs. SuperCharge. Every Authorized Suzuki Dealer can service vs. Limited Authorized Service Centers
• Offset Drive shaft. Better balance on the transom.
• Self adjusting timing chain vs. Over head belt. No belt maintenance or adjustment necessary.
• Easy access Shim & Bucket valve adjustment quick and accurate valve adjustment vs. expensive service
• 220.5 cu. in. vs. 105.7 cu. in. No replacement for displacement.
• 2.29:1 vs 2.08:1. Lower gear ratio to swing a larger prop for improved acceleration.
• 569 lbs vs 635 lbs. Better Power to Weight Ratio
• 3 Star vs. 2 Star

Over Yamaha

• 55° vs 60 ° block for compact, lighter, design can be mounted on 26" center without contact.
• Offset Drive shaft. Better balance on the transom.
• Self adjusting timing chain vs. Over head belt. No belt maintenance or adjustment necessary.
• Easy access Shim and Bucket valve adjustment quick and accurate valve adjustment vs. expensive service
• 220.5 cu. in. vs. 204.6 cu. in. No replacement for displacement.
• 2.29:1 vs 2.00:1 Lower gear ratio to swing a larger prop for improved acceleration.
• 54 Amp charging vs 45 Amp. More power for your electronics.
• 8.7 qt. of oil vs 6.1 qt. More oil for better lubrication and cooling.