Genuine Yamaha vs aftermarket

[beamie]

No experience with that but my thought would be go aftermarket

It’s not a critical part compared to say a control module

And your nice custom boat is not that old. The original part didn’t last long. What’s to lose.
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[Rmarsh]

Originally Posted by beamie

No experience with that but my thought would be go aftermarket

It’s not a critical part compared to say a control module

And your nice custom boat is not that old. The original part didn’t last long. What’s to lose.
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Thanks...that's what i was thinking ...it not being critical.
The outboard is a 2004.... bought it used. Runs great...but the tilt has been finicky....had to lower it with the relief screw to often.

[piemma]

Originally Posted by Rmarsh

Thanks...that's what i was thinking ...it not being critical.
The outboard is a 2004.... bought it used. Runs great...but the tilt has been finicky....had to lower it with the relief screw to often.

I had a 2003 Yami 115 4 stroke. I replaced my relay with aftermarket. Don't know where it came from as my marina manager got it for me. $50 sounds about what I paid.

[nightfighter]

Agree with after market. I also have my tilt motor on order to be replaced in March. Price of OEM would pay for three aftermarket replacements including labor according to my mechanic. Any part of the tilt has to be considered sacrificial, IMO.