February, 2012 | Outboard Motor Oil - Part 2

Tarpon Fishing in Boca Grande, FL

Tarpons are among the most desirable saltwater game fish. They can grow quite large and they put up a huge fight when hooked. If you’ve ever seen a leaping tarpon then you know exactly what I’m talking about.

One of the best destinations in the U.S. to bag a tarpon is in Boca Grande, Florida. The town boasts plenty of guides, charters, and rental equipment for out of town guests looking for a piece of the tarpon action. I hope one day to take my own boat down there, lubed up with Yamalube 2-M, and give tarpon fishing a go.

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Unmistakably Yamaha

The 212SS is all new for 2012. The 21-footer can fit a number of passengers, yet maintains a sporty look. My favorite features of the boat are the twin engines. The high output 1.8 liter engines go from zero to 30 mph in exactly four seconds. When pushed, the engine can reach 55 mph.

I also love the helm and steering of the 212SS. The engineers were clearly inspired by sports cars and featured the gauges and controls accordingly. Next time I pick up some yamalube 2 cycle oil I’ll be sure to chat up my mechanic as to what he thinks of the new 212SS.

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Yamaha SX190

I thought the Yamaha AR190 was top of the line until I took a look at the SX190. Although it is a 19-footer like the AR190, the SX190 is even more spacious in its lay-out. The bow has plenty of seating, cup holders, speakers, and an anchor storage locker. Additional storage can be found in the wet storage compartment on the swim platform.

Even more storage can be found in the oversized in-floor locker. The in-floor locker is ideal for storing towables and water sport gear. In my case, I’d probably use it to store fishing gear. I assume since it’s manufactured by Yamaha, I could use my supply of yamalube to keep the engine running properly.

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Indulgent Boating Experience

“The most rewarding boating experience on the water.” That’s how Yamaha is describing the 242 Limited S. The luxury craft is nearly 24 feet in length and features a forward swept folding tower. The boat is powered by twin 1.8 liter Yamaha Marine engines.

What I like most about the 242 Limited S is the two-tier lounge seating area. It has upholstered seats, cup holders, speakers, and a fresh water shower. The lounge area also doubles as a swim platform. I would buy top of the line Yamaha outboard oil to keep this luxury water vehicle running smoothly.

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Yamaha 212X

I’ve added the Yamaha 212X boat to my list of pleasure boats my wife will never let me purchase. The 212X is a 21-footer built for water sports enthusiasts. The tower boat is driven by 1.8 liter precision-engineered Yamaha engines. According to the manufacturer, the 212X can go from zero to 30 in exactly four seconds.

Nine people can be comfortably seated inside the boat with plenty of room leftover for storing wakeboarding and water skiing gear. In fact, the built in wakeboard racks fold down for easy towing and storage. Ballast tanks create massive wake while the cruise assist maintains optimal towing speed. From boats to Yamaha oil is there anything Yamaha Marine doesn’t do well?

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Yamaha AR190

Even though we’re over a month into the New Year, I’ve just now begun drooling over the new line of Yamaha boats. The 2012 AR190, for example, allegedly “redefines everything that boaters should expect in a 19-foot boat.” In addition to its considerable length, the AR190 features a wet storage compartment, cup holders, upholstered backrest, and a swim platform.

The cockpit has an integrated helm design. I can tell from the photos that Yamaha definitely thought about ease of use in their lay-out, unlike some manufacturers who prefer design over function. In the bow, two adults can stretch out comfortably – something I’ll be sure to mention to my wife when I ask for permission to buy this pleasure boat. For now, I need to read up on a few technical details, such as does the AR190 take Yamaha 2W oil?

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Yamaha PW80

Yamaha is well known for making quality motorcycle and outboard engines. The Yamaha PW80 is a prime example. Typically used in trail midsize trail motorcycles, the PW80 is suitable for tackling bumps and jumps with ease. New riders prefer the PW80 because it is lightweight and easy to handle.

To go into more engine detail, the PW80 runs on unleaded fuel and is a single-cylinder two-stroke. The engine is air-cooled and requires Yamaha 2S oil (or the equivalent). The transmission is a manual three speed operated by foot. All in all, it’s a solid engine that I would recommend to others, particularly motorcycling newcomers.

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Yamaha Two-Stroke Engine Oil

Normally, I’m wary of manufacturers’ claims. After all, they’ve got a product to sell regardless of the quality. That being said, over the years I’ve found Yamaha’s claims to be largely accurate (although they wax more poetic in their descriptions than I would).

For example, Yamaha 2M oil is described by the company as “meet[ing] or exceed[ing] the industry standard when it comes to guarding against power robbing ring stick and carbon build up.” Having used other oils intended for two-stroke engines I have found this to be true. I would also agree with their statement that Yamaha 2M oil provides “superior anti-wear and anti-corrosion protection.” Though Yamaha has proven there is some truth in advertising, I still recommend finding out for yourself.

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2011 Evinrude 115 ETEC

Have you taken a look at the 2011 Evinrude 115 ETEC outboard motor? It can reach a top speeds between 37.3 mph and 46.7 mph, depending on the boat it’s paired with. Plane speed, which is measured in seconds, ranges from 3.5 seconds to 5.5 seconds.

What I like best about this particular motor is its fuel efficiency. On one tank of gas, the Evinrude 115 can squeeze out 170 miles (when driven at approximately 22.3 mph, of course). The engine takes XD1 Evinrude ETEC outboard motor oil to keep all its parts operating smoothly.

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