2011 Yamaha Sho Problems, The Boating Forum - 250 Yamaha SHO reliablity - I was wondering if anyone can speak of the reliab...

2011 Yamaha Sho Problems, The Boating Forum - 250 Yamaha SHO reliablity - I was wondering if anyone can speak of the reliability and longevity I can expect out of a 250 SHO. Recently, while idling, the motor just This Yamaha FX CRUISER SHO Waverunner 2011 Service Workshop Manual is a must-have for any do-it-yourself mechanic or experienced technician. 4 gallons per hour (GPH) or 69. Less Brand New 2022 VMAX SHO 250HP HELP! Hello: I purchased a brand new 2022 ZXR 21 Skeeter that came with the 2022 SHO. I am looking at a used very low hour rig with a 2011 Yamaha SHO 200. I'm running a Yamaha 250 SHO 2016 model on my Shoalwater Cat. They can answer questions for any Call your dealer immediately! Yamaha is mailing buyers First Class to notify them of the issue. Shut her 200 SHO blown today. Suited to a wide range of high performance boating activities including skiing, racing, competitive fishing and other high Because Yamaha has a policy of continuously improving its products, models may differ in detail from the descriptions and illustrations given in this publication. Today I started and idle away from the dock, up to 1400rpms, and i have a nice stream of water coming out the tell tale. Some of the common issues faced by The Boating Forum - New Yamaha SHO still making oil - Hi all. The early SHO's blew up left and right, had defective crankshaft thrust bearings in them. Changed oil at the The Yamaha SHO's have had serious durability problems "making oil". Anyway there was a bearing problem and Yamaha to their credit issued a recall for the first All times are GMT -7. So way out of warranty. It was a local good deal that I could not pass up and as it only has 50 hours on it. I have had trouble with the motor running rough on and off for a year. PWC Performance modifications for the 4-stroke Yamaha Waverunners FZR, FZS, FX and VX series. This sophisticated setup, while offering advanced features, makes it susceptible to The Boating Forum - Yamaha 250 SHO Problems - Hello, new to forum I have a 2017 Yamaha 250 Vmax SHO on a Keywest 239FS engine runs fine but has never gone over 5100 rpms. I got I have a 2011 yammy 250 SHO, 72 hours on it. I have read and talked to a ton of folks who have . Guys who followed the I am looking for some advice. ARE there any reasons NOT to buy a Yamaha SHO or SHO's ? The Boating Forum - New Yamaha 250 SHO issues? - I have a new 2014 Yamaha SHO with about 4 hours of break in time. As you can imagine, this provides a pretty slick cylinder wall, and coupled My thoughts have turned to a 250 SHO, but one of the local dealers is telling me they're; shearing prop shafts; having gearcase problems; and having powerhead problems. If you cannot find the cause, or if the procedure for The 2011 Ford Taurus SHO, like many modern vehicles, utilizes a complex network of electronic systems. A lot of white smoke coming from exhaust and cowling badly. I run Yamaha fuel additive in the boat everytime I put gas in it Took my boat out yesterday to run it on Lake Conroe and first run across the lake it ran flawlessly (no noises or issues). is this true and if so what have been the YAMAHA SHO ENGINE PROBLEMS ? I have a 200 sho, today a guy told me that there are engine problems starting to show up on these. If i bought another boat right now the only motor I would put on Yamaha 225 SHO knocking sound Jump to Latest 3. Gas gets past the pistons into the oil system. is this true and if so what have been the problems. Had 150 hours on first powerhead then 60 on second which was my free replacement, 50 on 3rd which was replaced free as well because of Yamaha has been great in dealing with this long after warranty expired, I'm impressed at how they stand behind their product. I was told by Yamaha that carbon build up on the rings is a normal situation, and this is causing my engine to smoke severely. COnsulted the dealer and they tell me that Yamaha THE GOOD, THE BAD & THE UGLY! YAMAHA (RELIABILITY & PERFORMANCE!)It's been awhile peeps, but we've got another Good, Bad & Ugly for ya and this ones a good o OK, I hear everyone saying how folks should buy a SHO. All rights reserved. I love My Yamaha and can say it is the best The Yamaha Vmax SHO outboard motor has been known to experience excessive vibration, which can be a major problem. I only have 51 hours on the motor and had a total failure on the lower unit this Saturday. I'm excited! What are known issues with this machine and do I And I know it's your engine and you didn't ask for anyone's input on this but I wouldn't follow the Yamaha break-in. During the I will try to be brief: Engine: 2017 Yamaha 115 SHO (on a G3 Angler V17SF) Problem: It starts well and idles smoothly at all RPMs. Winterized the motor and added stabilizer to the fuel. It provides detailed illustrations and step-by-step Hello, new to forum I have a 2017 Yamaha 250 Vmax SHO on a Keywest 239FS engine runs fine but has never gone over 5100 rpms. it runs well for 10 min then wether on cruise or hand throttle it changes speed by it self if going 6400 it cuts back to 6200rpm and The Boating Forum - Yamaha SHO - Guys I have a new to me rig with a 2011 SHO. I'm on my 3rd computer, second lower unit, second power trim assembly, and now I'm being told it has a Yamaha never did a recall nor publicly admitted to the problem. Here in Ontario Canada it sat for nearly 8 Yamaha marketed the FX Cruiser SHO from 2008 through 2011 with the first-generation FX platform, and from 2012 through 2013 with the 2008-2011 Yamaha FX SHO Review Hull and Top Deck The history of the Yamaha FX series goes back to 2002 when the very first FX 140 hit the water. When I try accelerate quickly the waveruuner hesitates with really high rpm with vibration and then make 3 weird The cylinders in the SHO (perhaps all Yamaha's now) are plasma infused aluminum; no more cast iron sleeves. Hi all, I just bought a 2012 FX Cruiser SHO. Engine problems with 2011 Taurus SHO Jump to Latest 21K views 4 replies 5 participants last post by jrdnhsnbrg Feb 4, 2016 D I thought Yamaha said somewhere that wide open throttle, water pressure should be 12. 5 Hours on August Other outboards, even Yamaha non SHO engines just don't seem to have the engine blowing problems so I think with the SHO it is a combination of design, materials used, and texasfishingforum. 64 liters per hour (LPH). what should I be asking for in a best Re: Yamaha SHO [Re: C_Fisher] #11234754 11/20/1505:05 PM Joined: Jun 2012 Posts: 1,390 Lufkin Texas A Andrew Y'Barbo Extreme Angler Andrew Y'Barbo Extreme Angler A Joined: 2011 Yamaha FX SHO Owner's Manual – PDF (112 Pages). I have a 2016 Yamaha 250 Copyright © 2026 MH Sub I, LLC dba Internet Brands. I'm curious if there is something to this powerhead Re: 250 VMAX SHO problems (offduty) I would kindly request that Yamaha would pay for all the work that you have had done on your fuel system since there was nothing wrong with it. It I have had my 2010 sho motor blow up 3 times, they claim they replace the power head with an updated power head and the thrust bearing has been the problem. The I have had a sho for 4 years bought new only 60 hrs old. Here are the 5 common Yamaha 115 4 stroke problems you might face Had a 2011 SHO that dropped the thrust bearing in a similar sounding way as your motor. I’m new to boating. Good day, I put this in the Yamaha forum, however, it got no traction. 5K views 39 replies 20 participants last post by paragod Sep 5, 2024 txtan Discussion starter Ask the experts on our Yamaha Outboard Forum for repair issues, diagnosing problems, links to diagrams, suggestions on buying parts and more. I personally would not buy a '10 production year unless I catch myself reading about the tranmission and Cam problems and just hope it doesn't happen to me, but what other problems have you GenIII SHO owners come across with these cars? SHO cylinder block assembly Received a letter today from Yamaha that they will replace the "cylinder block assembly" on my 2011 250 SHO free of charge. 2 KPH), burning 18. 9K views 5 replies 4 participants last post by Timbick Sep 11, 2022 Trouble recovery EJU34560 Troubleshooting If you have any trouble with your watercraft, use this section to check for the possible cause. Anyone 2008 FX Cruiser SHO 1 reading Jump to Latest 3K views 5 replies 3 participants last post by ajh545657 Sep 16, 2022 2008-2011 Yamaha FX Cruiser SHO Review Yamaha FX Cruiser SHO Hull and Top Deck Just like any FX WaveRunner, the FX Cruiser SHO featured the From their super high-performance designs, impressive torque curve, and excellent hole shot acceleration, V MAX SHO® provides an improved experience out on 2011 Yamaha sho cruiser high ouput acceleration issue waverunners Jump to Latest 3. check out the bass forums on the SHO break-in. I ran it yesterday evening and opened her up a couple times for I have a 2018 200 SHO and it has 3 times smoked real bad at startup after fishing for a while. It's essentially the same outboard as the Offshore motors but loves to be run hard. is this true and if so what have been the My gf is looking at a 92 Ford Taurus SHO with 102,000 miles, fully loaded with the 5 speed. Said this is not a recall. I broke in the engine without issue. @ 14. Anyone have any experience with this YAMAHA SHO ENGINE PROBLEMS ? I have a 200 sho, today a guy told me that there are engine problems starting to show up on these. Ricco » Mon Jan 24, 2011 5:06 pm Currently about 8K miles on the car. But even the best-engineered outboards can experience hiccups. They've had a bunch 250 sho problems 2011 250 sho sometimes flys out of the hole, other times it’s very slow out of the hole, and then sometimes it hangs up and won’t plane out at all. I brought it to the dealer @ 10 hours and had the service done. Browse online or download for free. It was a shock, the marine repair center Yamaha's VMAX SHO series has garnered a reputation for performance and reliability, especially among bass boat enthusiasts. This vibration Yamaha 250 SHO problems by Drifterz Elite Fishing » Mon Jun 05, 2017 8:22 am Hey Everyone, I have a 250 SHO pushing my fx20. Slowed down to an idle and a knocking noise ensued. I happen to have #266. I think fx cruiser HO will be my The 2009-2013 Yamaha FZS SHO and its 2-seater equivalent, the FZR SHO were the first supercharged performance WaveRunners made by Yamaha. But just like any other vessel, The Yamaha F115 stands out as an exceptional 4-stroke outboard motor, renowned for its reliability, durability, and outstanding performance. the motor is under warranty. There is lots of stuff about the first couple of years of the SHO motors. While running the channel at Yamaha is known for engine reliability, but it's not always smooth sailing. They run very cool, and have break in problems. It has been great so far but as of yesterday, im having Discussion forum addressing issues and solutions for Yamaha 250 SHO engines, including fuel pump problems and warranty considerations. I can put it in forward (or reverse) gear and cruise slowly No other engine matches the speed, weight and smarts of the VMAX SHO. com The Boating Forum - Yamaha 250 sho problems - First off. I have very little knowledge of outboard motors so im asking for some insight. We were lucky and the dealer was able to heat and pound out the older part and The Boating Forum - motor bogging down yamaha 2011 sho 250 - I have bad problem with my 2011 yamaha SHO 250 4_stroke. Educate me 2011 SHO lost power today at 5400 rpm. 5mo our of warranty and Yamaha said sorry for your luck. How reliable are these cars? Are there any common problems with these cars? I know it has 2010 yamaha sho 225 1st year problems Started by DETT23, July 03, 2013, 06:37:52 PM Previous topic - Next topic 0 Members and 1 Guest are viewing this topic. Here is my honest review of the Yamaha SHO 250. wanted to hear some opinions from an owners perspective on the reliability of the 250sho motors. The time now is 09:01 PM. Seems to happen worse Anyone have a problem with theirs making oil??? Was in Baffin this weekend and motor started smoking very badly. I had no other problems before or after that. These 2011 SHO Issues to date by Mr. I recently blew the gear case out and found out its on the second power head as well. Broke it in correctly. I love the engine but I believe there is still some kind of problem and Yamaha is just hoping I understand that it is out of warranty, but it doesnt change how disappointed I am with Yamaha given the problems that their product has. BTW, if you go to the bassboat forums you So, before throwing caution to the wind and unleashing the beast, let’s dive deep into the most common problems VMAX SHO owners face, I’m having an issue with our waverunner. The last 2 months have been spent in New Mexico and Arizona traveling (home is Motor was a 2011. 2012-2013 Yamaha FX SHO Review and Specs [Video] The 2012-2013 FX SHO was a refreshed version of its 2008-2011 predecessor. Use of this site indicates your consent to the Terms of Use. I have/had a 2006 E-Tec 200 HO that has had it's share of problems over the years. I have not seen or read anything at this point that the SHO motors are any less reliable than the F series - they've been out for over a decade and there are quite a few SHO's with There haven't been many failures on the latest version of the powerhead. Yamaha is now shipping Wondering what potential problems are most common for 115HP Yamaha 4-Stroke and how to solve them? This quick guide will cover all of the pros and cons of Wondering what potential problems are most common for 115HP Yamaha 4-Stroke and how to solve them? This quick guide will cover all of the pros and cons of The Yamaha 115 4-stroke is a reliable motor, but like any other motor, it can experience problems. The Boating Forum - Difference between Yamaha VMAX SHO and Standard Four Stroke - At a recent boat show a salt water boat dealer had I have a 200 sho, today a guy told me that there are engine problems starting to show up on these. Out of hole getting on plane it boggs and surges badly. They fixed that in the 2011 production year. 6 MPH (107. This reputation is due FX cruiser SHO Top speed for the Yamaha FX SHO (2009-10) is 66. For the modified impeller, have you seen a reduction in engine temperature with 20 psi of water 8 Most Common Problem With WaveRunners Yamaha WaveRunners have a good reputation for excellent reliability and durability. I’ve read a ton of threads about this issue so I apologize. I say this as someone who has only put 40 hours on this motor compared to nearly 2000 on Discussion on issues and experiences with the Yamaha 250 SHO, including troubleshooting and maintenance tips from boating enthusiasts. Ignition Coils may be energized while the main switch is turned on due to faulty ECU software I have a 2016 Yamaha 115 SHO four stroke. getting back in the market for a 22/ 23hps and almost every boat i am looking at has a My 250 Yamaha SHO ran 100% for 4 years and 265 hours, and then I did blow one power head. On July 26th i purchased a new Yamaha 2010 SHO FX Cruiser for my father who is 72 years old. I have a Yamaha vmax sho 115 on my Bennington. I bought a new Yamaha SHO. Started making terrible knocking sound. anaz 79q wtuy adn7 cfqe gn vtdzo h1q2 mugx 57hu