I have a 115 Yamaha on my sled and love it, although if I were to do it again, I would put the 150 on it,because of the power loss of the pump. I bought the engine new in 87' to replace the 140 hp(powerhead hp) Johnson on my 17.5 Glasply, the 115 Yamaha was more motor than my 140.(Same ratings at prop)
In 91' I had my Alumaweld built and took the engine off my Glasply, replaced the lower end with a pump and installed it on the new boat. After about a year of Jet-power, I decided to purchase a kit that would allow me to lengthen the engine drive-shaft and housing. I would return to propeller mode during the summer months when I fish mostly in the saltchuck.
I now have a 21.5 Campion walk-around that I use at Westport, Neah Bay and locally, so I don't have to do the changeover. This gives me the opportunity to use the boat in the summer for summer-runs.
The Yamaha has been a great running motor, but as far as corrosion resistance, I have to give the nod to the Mercurys. I use an 8 hp merc for my kicker and it holds up well to the salt.

Good fishing to you....BTW, I have a buddy that bought one of those Evinrude 115 Ficht motors last year and has had many problems. He called me today to tell me that OMC was going belly up, and that even the extended warranty that he purchased was now worthless.
Glad that I am not in his shoes now.


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Steve Ng....The FishNg1
99 F-350 Powerstroke 4x4 , 18ft Alumaweld Formula Vee Sled, 115 Yamaha, and now also Campion 215 walkaround, 135 Merc.

[This message has been edited by Steve Ng (edited 01-18-2001).]