The local dealers that were screwed by OMC, went to yami's. They said they are a very good motor and had no big issues with them. Unlike the last OMC built before the take over. Stay away from those FICHT motors, bad mo jo.
I have seen the yamis blow up just like anything else. They have their problems too, and when they do break, break the piggy bank!!!
The problem with the FICHT was a bad head design that was fixed and other should have been fixed under warranty.
If it is over 20' or over the Coast Guard doesn't have a recomened HP rating and it is unlimited. Check BRP and see what a new E-Tec sells for. The increase in gas milage and long warranty will pay for itself. The 225HO puts out 250 HP.