Drove down 3 hours from Chicago. This dealer came highly recommended
because they were supposed to do quality work. Also they take trade-ins
on Evenrude E-tech motors if the pass the quality inspection test. My
Engine did not pass their quality inspection for them to resell. So, as
was explained to me, I received less for the trade in. Understandable.
I had a brand new 2026 Yamaha F90 installed on my 18' Lund aluminum
fishing boat. luckily, I went to lake Shelbyville for an overnight stay
to try it out and put some break in hours on the motor. I found they
installed the throttle directly in the path of the throttle for my
kicker motor, so I was unable to advance the kicker throttle all they
way. Also my electronics did not work. Luckily I stayed the night. I
brought it back, they moved my kicker throttle and hooked my electronics
back up.
I then went home. Put more break in hours on the motor. I noted at full
throttle, My boat would no go faster than 26 MPH and get no more than
5100 RPM with a 4 blade prop. Went to a prop dealer and switched to a 3
blade with not change except up to 5200 RPM.
I then took it to a certified Yamaha dealer/mechanic near Chicago and he
found the cable was installed incorrectly and I was only getting 25% of
my throttle. Everything works fine now. That cost me in excess of $800.
Between Gas (2 trips, 3 hours each way) , Lodging and repairs. I wish I
would have just bought from a dealer near Chicago. Maybe everyone else
has had luck with this dealer. But not be.
As information. The motor I traded in that did not pass the test for
resale was a 150 H.P Evenrude E-tech Model :E150DPLSUF Serial:05159081 read more
