Yamaha “gamechanger” Rick whats your thoughts after NOW?

BCB when will they have them available for purchase???

The Puma FTD has a 225 SHO on it. THe other two bass versions were are 20 iClass and a Z520, each with a 250 SHO. The engines ran well! The Puma FTD with a 225 apparently is the quicker of the boats there running around an average speed of 75.6 and 20.9 GPH, with a 4.2 ltr block assembly. 1:75 gear ratio and has a 25 M propeller. The Hole shot on through are as expected and good at 505 pounds of weight dry we understand. The early indications are it will stack up against a 250 Pro XS and E Tec well. BCBLast edited by Bass Cat Boats on November 11th, 2009, 6:26 am, edited 1 time in total.

Brannon, you may be right with potential WOT speed performance going to 2 stroke motors but I would like to see that setup with a 25P Fury prop too. All things being equal if the motor delivers 2 stroke competitive performance with the 4 stroke attributes then it maybe a legitimate motor alternative moving forward. What are the star ratings for this motor? It will be interesting to see if Iconnelli will be sporting one in 2010. Also, to BassCats credit I think I read that the Puma with a 225 setup was faster then both Skeeter and Ranger with 250s….. Is that correct? Now for some added perspective on hole shot. What was the experience like using digital controls? Is this motor purr quiet like other four stroke motors? FlyswatterLast edited by Flyswatter on November 11th, 2009, 4:17 pm, edited 1 time in total.

I think they are going to be on all Skeeters. Every 20i, ZX225 etc…. I dont think that constitutes a “specialty” motor.

Guys check out the Hot sheet. http://www.simyamaha.com/category_s/1880.htm

HOMan and others, That may be your opinion, though it was not the opinion of those who viewed it at the OEM Conference, and we heard similar stories from the Dealer Conference. We have no real opinion we care to share ourselves, though it resembles the previous cowlings some and those have been well accepted. The video on line shows two distinct differences, though the boats are not rigged identical, and one has a Power Pole. The Power pole bracket tends to grab water and slow the hole shot. Thus we think the video of the 250 SHO is a bit skewed. Not that it does not perform well, though when a reference is made to comparisons, they should be identical set ups in all fashions possible. Our view on this is that there are now two (2) distinct markets with engine companies that will lead each of those segments for bass, whereas saltwater preferences will vary some. One market will be a four stroke oriented market for a different consumer, and the other will be a defined two stroke market for those enthusiasts that have those preferences. That is the game changer we see. BCB Last edited by Bass Cat Boats on November 17th, 2009, 8:01 pm, edited 3 times in total.