30Hp Yamaha, 3 cylinder

[leachy]

I am looking at replacing my Yamaha CV25 with something a little more refined (electric start). I am not really interested in E-Tec or 4 stroke, to expensive to the fuel saving and the extra weight to power ratio, plus most of the time I am at least 3/4 throttle and then on the electric. I see that there is a 30hp, 3 cylinder but only available with electric start and trim in the remote version. Just wondering if any one has had any experience with converting such a motor to tiller steer but keeping all the extras.

[Backlashed]

Why dont you just order a 30DMHL (Long shaft) or 30DMHS (Short shaft) and fit electric start to it?

http://www.yamaha-motor.com.au/produ...d-power/10-30d

Seriously though, its not that hard to pull start these outboards.. I rarely have to pull my 40 more than 3 times if its been sitting for a while, and it starts first pull once I'm on the water..

[leachy]

Hi Backlashed

I was not sure if it was possible as I have looked into this for the CV 25 and it is not possible. The CV is ok once its warm but if it happens to fire when pulling the cord the kick back is pretty huge and painful. My mate has one on his boat and yes it does seem to start really easily.

Regards
Leachy

[Backlashed]

Electric start was an option when I bought my 40 many years ago..

Maybe you should have a talk with your local Yamaha dealer, and see what they have to say..

[leachy]

Yeah its an option on the CV40 but not the 30 or 25 even though its looks like its got all the mounting as it can be a remote steering and throttle but no electric start.

[Tablets]

I have had a couple of Yamaha 2 stroke pull start versions, and they are pretty good to start, even brought a friends tinny back from their holiday house that had sat around for 3 years and never started, it was a 15hp 2 stroke, put in new fuel, 6 goes and it fired up. For the 30 DMH I would just go pull start. As for a conversion, best to speak to your local Yammy dealer, let us know if it can be done.