2008 Verado 135hp

Hi All,
Chasing experiences you have had with the above engine.
Currently considering a potential upgrade after approval from the finance minister to step up from the current boat/tinny.
From what I can gather they are competitive in regards to economy with other 4 strokes until up at full noise where they get thirsty?
Reliability seems to be good from what I can find, all concerns seem to to be pre 2006 (gen 1)when the technology was new and un proven.

I'm considering a 5.8m glass boat with this type of engine fitted with roughly 150hrs on it.
I'm happy to be shot down before out laying 40k on it.
Have hit the search function but just chasing any current information crew might have good, bad or other wise.
Appreciate your input.
Cheers
Chris.


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Top donk

Fri, 2015-08-28 20:10

Mate of mine have 2 on his Sailfish with over a 1000hrs on the clock and still going hard and strong. And very good on fuel too.

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 I just re powered my boat

Sat, 2015-08-29 06:41

 I just re powered my boat with twin verados. At first I was sceptical about going back to the black anchor after such a good run with suzuki but aftet speaking to alot of mechanics and they all said they are excellent motors

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 out of curiousity, what was

Sat, 2015-08-29 06:54

 out of curiousity, what was the reason for choosing the Verados over staying with Suz or another?

Price, convenience etc?

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 Yeah price, picked a set of

Sat, 2015-08-29 11:31

 Yeah price, picked a set of late model 225's for a excellent price

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 Thats a lot of horses a 25

Sun, 2015-08-30 00:08

 Thats a lot of horses a 25 proline or have you upgraded?

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Thanks for the feedback

Sat, 2015-08-29 16:31

Thanks for the feedback fella's.

So nothing negative out there crew...

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 I guess the worst thing is

Sat, 2015-08-29 18:13

 I guess the worst thing is service cost? 

Looking at 900-$1000 for your standard service which is a bit steep compared to other brands

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Cheers merdel12, point noted.

Sat, 2015-08-29 22:10

Cheers merdel12, point noted.

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 I've read these motors are

Sun, 2015-08-30 09:14

 I've read these motors are lighter than others based on comparrison. 

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Sun, 2015-08-30 09:34

 the Verado 135 hes asking about is about 40kg heavier (231kg) than a Suz DF140 (190) or even the Yam 200 (221) 

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 Must be the newer models

Sun, 2015-08-30 13:30

 Must be the newer models then Rob? I think I read this in the latest boat trader mag.

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 could be , I got the Verado

Sun, 2015-08-30 15:49

 could be , though I got the Verado weight off the Merc website, even I was pretty suprised.
The DF140 has been built at that weight for 15 odd years

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Checked boat out today.

Sun, 2015-08-30 20:37

But for now have let this one go through to the keeper.
Cheers.