This equation does actually make sense if you think about it. Yamaha prices are also unchanged and poised for the launch of a whole new range of motors when the time is ripe. The company obviously suffers from the problems of the yen-sterling fluctuations, but still reports an increasing share of a very competitive market. Exceedingly high standards of engineering and super electronics. The new F50A 4-stroke has been further improved since its introduction last year and now has higher thrust in both ahead and reverse.
Bigger engines seem to be the trend, necessitating bigger muscles for drivers.
Fortunately, the price of hydraulic steering is coming down. It is also easy to fit. Normally, the task is no more than fitting a steering wheel boss pump, then threading some thin, flexible tubes through to the ride guide on the engine steering arm. This threads more easily than a steering cable, and can be made to turn round much sharper corners. It is also not vulnerable to corrosion and salt jamming.