2019 New Yamaha 40 HP 2 Stroke Power Tinny Review

Snag'd Ep. 13.
I've just done a re-power of my 440 Apache Stessl from a Yamaha 30HP 2 Stroke to a 40HP 2 Stroke. The difference is amazing.

The 30HP weighed in at 55kg, the new 40HP weighs in at 84kg.
The power to weight ration is great on both but the 40HP has a lot more grunt. The 40 has 3 carbies and 3 cylinder where as the 30HP had only 1 carbie and 2 cylinders.

The 40HP top speed (remembering I am still running in the motor) is 50km/h. The top speed in the 30HP was 40km/h.

Flathead was caught using a Berkley Nuclear Chicken 5"and they work that well it was only the 3rd cast!

[btactn]

That engine has been made for decades! It's a very easy motor to maintain!

[markyes]

I'm glad you mentioned the weight difference of 35 kg, ( 77 lbs, ) between the 30 and 40 HP versions. I want to run twin engines but the 70 kg ( 154 lb ) extra weight of two 40 HP versus two 30 HP engines is too much. Looks like twin 30 HP for me with a different high speed propeller because i don't need the torque when using two engines. I guess i will have to live with the higher noise of the 30.

[BarefootAngler]

Congratulations on the upgrade boss! Another nice vid :)

I’ve got some upgrades vids coming up on my Yak too lol

[nzfishbonetaxidermy]

Hi i have just bought same outboard and was wondering what 2 stroke oil you use and what petrol to oil ratio. Thanks

[blueysfishin]

Good stuff dave, im looking at an Apache myself cant decide if i want to stick with 2 stroke which or go 4 stroke only want 4 stroke because apparently most impoundments wont allow 2 strokes

[DustinKeating-ykvq]

I wish here in the US we would be able to get brand new 2 strokes must be nice

[rachelcrossland]

I'm about to do the same, and this just made my mind up. Was looking at a fourstroke but way too expensive, found a 2012 model like yours with low hours. I too have a 30 hp as well and on a 4:3 mt tinny its just too underpowered. Thanks for the upload. Whats the fuel economy like?

[NickOutdoors]

Can you share a bit on the gas assisted lift you showed at 3:01. Is that only for the Yamaha 40hp or a third party part? Thanks

[murraywalker]

Just bought the same setup. Great video thanks

[retarivs]

Nice engine, specially this lever to trim down.

[chase]

now you need a stainless prop and electric trim and tilt my dads got a 02 mercury 50hp 2 stroke on his 4.45 quintrex does about 60kph had it since 2002 boat and motor still looks brand new and starts first turn key

[TIA]

What motor is it?the 40cv 700cc? And what propeller do you have?

[AlsAllAussieAdventures]

Nice video mate and ripper boat... i just bought a brand new Quintrex 420 Busta with a Yamaha 30hp 2 Stroke, and it was good but ive just sold it and purchased a brand new Yamaha 40hp 2 stroke, with electric start, power trim and tilt, cant wait... hoping the extra cubes and cylinder will make this thing hammer.. get it fitted next week! Yew! Cheers mate.

[Johnnypark]

I am going from a 25 HP 4 stroke Yam 2021 to a Merc 40 2021 next month on my 16 foot soft inflatable. Yam does not have a 40 in short shaft :( I top out at 34K now, CANT WAIT!!! .... to see what I reach on the 40HP

[grdo]

Hi im intetested on intalling the Gas Assist Ram to my 2010 40hp stroke engine but my engine doent look like yours!!! Coul you pleas send me photos or a video of the gas assist trim set up to see if i could install one to mine...?!?!?!

[chandlerholcombfishing]

where did you get ahold of this brand new 2 stroke?

[HFie]

Which prop size did you use and how much weights boat aline without engine?

[mitchcroft]

Hey mate do you have a battery onboard for your nav lights/accessories and how do you charge it? Do you know if the 40hp 3cyl has charging capabilities out of the box or do you need to add a regulator/rectifier? Looking at purchasing a boat with the same motor but no electronics at this stage. Cheers

[fnaffun]

Great vid, but quick question what boat in that?

[alleycat]

How good is the finish on the Yamaha, bought my first 30hp in 2005 and it still looks like new, when I wash down I put a bit of wash and wax on the sponge to wash the motor, and like you I recently went out and bought a new 30hp electric start before they were no longer able to sell them..